psychotic depression

• Sous-type sévère de trouble dépressif majeur caractérisé par des symptômes dépressifs accompagnés de délires ou d'hallucinations, souvent sur des thèmes de culpabilité, d'indignité ou de persécution.

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.

   dépression psychotique

   • 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.