Depressive syndrome in schizophrenia.
A depressive syndrome, closely resembling melancholia, was found in a large proportion of chronic schizophrenic men. Depression was most prominent during acute psychotic phases and was characterized by a delusional core of worthlessness and guilt. The depressive syndrome may persist throughout the patient's psychotic life and appears to be an integral component of schizophrenic psychopathology.
D000328:Adult; D003863:Depression; D006167:Guilt; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D012649:Self Concept