Sign in

or Register now

MyDepressionConnection.com

See all of our health sites at www.HealthCentral.com
Thursday, July 24, 2008

Major depression with psychotic features

Forms of depression
Forms of depression
Definition

This is a condition in which depression is associated with absence of contact with reality (psychosis). This can take the form of false beliefs (delusions) or detecting something that isn't really there (hallucination). See also major depression and psychosis.


Alternative Names

Psychotic depression; Delusional depression


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Although there are no obvious risk factors, a family history of depression or psychotic illness increase the risk of this condition.



Review Date: 05/08/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Answer a Question

My wife suspects tht evry maried person hve power to see/hear each other even if thy far away. sugst

Answer This View all questions >
Healthcare 08