Major Depression with Psychotic Features
Alternate Names : Delusional Depression, Psychotic Depression
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Prognosis (Expectations)
The presence of psychotic features in major depressive disorder reflects severe disease and is a poor prognostic factor. However, short-term success is common. A return of symptoms is to be expected.
Generally, the depressive symptoms have a much higher rate of recurrence than the psychotic symptoms. Patients may need to take medication for a long time in order to prevent recurrence.
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