Psychotic depression
Psychotic Depression
Psychotic depression (/saɪˈkɒtɪk dɪˈprɛʃən/), also known as major depressive disorder with psychotic features, is a serious mental health disorder that occurs when a severe depressive illness is accompanied by a form of psychosis. The psychosis could be hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there), delusions (false beliefs), or some other break with reality.
Etymology
The term "psychotic depression" is derived from the Greek words "psyche" meaning "soul" and "osis" meaning "abnormal condition", and the Latin word "depressio" meaning "a pressing down".
Symptoms
Symptoms of psychotic depression can include:
- Depression: feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or hopelessness
- Psychosis: hallucinations or delusions
- Anxiety: excessive worry about everyday situations
- Insomnia: difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- Appetite changes: significant weight loss or gain
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of psychotic depression involves a thorough evaluation by a mental health professional. This may include a psychiatric evaluation, a physical examination, and laboratory tests to rule out other medical conditions that may be causing the symptoms.
Treatment
Treatment for psychotic depression often involves a combination of antidepressant and antipsychotic medications. In some cases, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may be recommended.
Prognosis
With appropriate treatment, most people with psychotic depression can experience significant improvement in their symptoms. However, ongoing treatment may be necessary to prevent a relapse.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychotic depression
- Wikipedia's article - Psychotic depression
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