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psychotic depression

/saɪˈkɒtɪk dɪˈprɛʃən/

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/saɪˈkɒtɪk dɪˈprɛʃən/C1formalmedical
  • ruТяжелый подтип большого депрессивного расстройства, характеризующийся симптомами депрессии, сопровождающимися бредом или галлюцинациями, часто с темами вины, никчемности или преследования.

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.

    ruТяжелое депрессивное расстройство с психозом

    • 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.