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depression with psychotic features

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depression with psychotic features
Etymology: L, deprimere, to press down; Gk, psyche, mind, osis, condition
a type of depressive disorder or mood disorder in which there are psychotic features, usually of a paranoid or somatic nature.


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Overlook Masonic Health Care recognizes six indications for a geriatric psychiatry consultation: recurrent depression or being nonresponsive to medications for depression, suicidal ideation or hopelessness, depression with psychotic features, aggressive behaviors that result in harm to staff or to other residents, refusal to eat or drink despite no obvious medical problems, and displays of acute or chronic psychosis including paranoia, hallucinations, and personality changes.
Depression with Psychotic Features - Some people with Major Depressive or Manic episode may experience psychotic features.
``If he had depression with psychotic features, it could develop very quickly,'' he said.
 
 
 
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