Some studies have found it to be associated with psychotic depression and potentially, dissociation.
A subsequent breakdown was attributed to chronic, perhaps psychotic depression.
Most patients with psychotic depression report having an initial episode between the ages of 20 and 40.
In the past 40 years there has been a renewed interest in psychotic depression.
Early studies suggest an 80-90% response rate in psychotic depression with combination treatment.
People with psychotic depression may get angry for no apparent reason.
A person with psychotic depression may neglect appearance by not bathing or changing clothes.
But those with psychotic depression are usually aware that the thoughts they have aren't true.
Because psychotic depression is quite serious, the risk of suicide is also great.
Within the decade, schizophrenia and psychotic depression will be history.