Depression is a frequently occurring symptom in schizophrenia. Some maintain that depression is a symptom of schizophrenia whilst others view it as a discrete mood disorder. Whatever the standpoint the importance of depression in schizophrenia is important for at least two reasons. First, anything that adds to the difficulties and discomfort of the individual needs to be addressed. Secondly, schizophrenia is recognized as having the highest suicide rate of any mental disorder. Despite...