Short Depressive Periods And Moods With No Psychotic Features
Psychotic depression; Delusional depression
Treatment
Psychotic depression requires immediate medical care and treatment.
Treatment usually involves antidepressant and antipsychotic medication. You may only need antipsychotic medication for a short period of time.
Electroconvulsive therapy can help treat depression with psychotic symptoms. However, medication is usually tried first.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
This is a serious condition that requires immediate treatment...
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