Major depression with psychotic features - Overview
Alternative Names
Psychotic depression; Delusional depression
Definition of Major depression with psychotic features:
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 (hallucination).
See also:
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.
- Reviewed last on: 2/6/2008
- Christos Ballas, MD, Attending Psychiatrist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
References
International early psychosis association writing group. International clinical practice guidelines for early psychosis. Br J Psychiatry, 2005;187:s120-s124.
