Depression-Psychotic
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Psychotic depression is a severe mood disorder that combines depression with psychosis. It’s a mental illness that can include symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, and severe impairment.
US Cases: 1.5million
World Cases: 206million
Sex Ratio: M/W+
Age Onset: Age 60
Brain Area: high cortisol in HPA axis
Symptoms: sad,tired,unabletoconcentrate
Progression: reduction in spring
Therapies: bright light therapy, cognitive-behavioral thp
Medications: hormone melotonin
YouTube Video: Psychotic Depression (it’s NOT Schizophrenia)
Amazon or Library book: Dealing with Psychotic Disorder
Support Groups:
NAMI-National Alliance for Mental Illness-1-800-950-6264 Helpline