Type and content of delusions in unipolar psychotic depression.
In a prospective study the authors compared unipolar psychotic and non-psychotic patients for the presence of delusional ideation in previous episodes. Psychotic patients had a significantly higher frequency of delusions in previous episodes. The type and content of delusional ideas were similar from episode to episode. The results and their implications are discussed.
D003702:Delusions / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008370:Manuals as Topic; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*