psychotic depression

• Schwere Unterform der Depression, bei der zusätzlich zu den depressiven Symptomen Wahnvorstellungen oder Halluzinationen auftreten, häufig mit Themen wie Schuld, Wertlosigkeit oder Verfolgung.

A severe subtype of major depressive disorder characterized by depressive symptoms accompanied by delusions or hallucinations, often with themes of guilt, worthlessness, or persecution.

1. Severe depressive disorder with psychosisC2formal

   A severe form of major depressive disorder that includes symptoms of psychosis, such as delusions or hallucinations, often with themes of guilt, worthlessness, or illness.

   Schwere depressive Störung mit Psychose

   • The patient was diagnosed with psychotic depression after reporting hearing voices that told him he was worthless.
   • Treatment for psychotic depression often involves a combination of antidepressants and antipsychotic medications.
   • Unlike schizophrenia, the psychotic symptoms in psychotic depression are typically mood-congruent.