[Post-schizophrenic depression].
The post-psychotic depression is a very controversial subject in psychiatry. Among the authors who have dealt with post-psychotic depression there is no general agreement on the topic ; their point of views can be summarized as follows: -- It is a phenomenon which can be regularly observed and which is a phase of psychotic evolution. -- It can be considered only as a phase which is secondary neuroleptic administration. -- The depressive mood as one which had always been present but hidden by the acute psychotic phenomena and thus not observable. -- It is a consequence of an intensive psychotherapeutic approach. This paper summarizes the literature concerning the above-mentioned point of views.
D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000150:complications; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications*
La dépression post-schizophrénique