Major Depression Recurrent Without Psychotic Features
Major depression with psychotic features is a mental disorder in which a person has depression along with loss of touch with reality (psychosis).
See also:
Major depression Psychosis
Alternative Names
Psychotic depression; Delusional depression
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause is unknown. A family or personal history of depression or psychotic illness makes you more likely to develop this condition.
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Major depression with psychotic features
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Major depression with psychotic features
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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