Distinguishing depressive and negative symptoms in chronic schizophrenia.
In rating negative symptoms in chronic schizophrenia the Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms showed less overlap with the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression than the withdrawal-retardation subscale of the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale. The distinction between depression and negative symptoms is best made by a careful evaluation of the patients' mood and thoughts.
Whiteford
H A
HA
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Calif.
Riney
S J
SJ
Csernansky
J G
JG
D002908:Chronic Disease; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D003863:Depression; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009341:Negativism; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology