Major depression with psychotic features is a condition in which a person experiences depression along with reduced contact with reality (psychosis). This can take the form of false beliefs (delusions) or seeing or hearing something that isn't really there (hallucinations).
See also:
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Major depression -
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 increases the chances of developing this condition.
