The use of sertraline to treat an adolescent of dystonia comorbid with major depressive disorder with psychotic features by Chia‐Chien Liu, Chen‐Chia Lan, Ying‐Sheue Chen

“…Sertraline was finally added 5 years after the onset and successfully managed her psychotic depression without worsening motor symptoms. Early detection, prompt diagnosis, and timely holistic treatment with dopaminergic agents, antidepressants, and psychosocial interventions are critical for the mental health of dystonia patients.…”
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Psychotic disorders of space and time – A contribution of Erwin W. Straus by Marcin Moskalewicz, Marcin Moskalewicz, Marcin Moskalewicz, Thomas Fuchs

“…It is a clinical case-study of a patient with psychotic depression from Henry Phipps Clinic. It contains themes known from both Straus’ earlier and later work on lived time and mental illness, in particular a critique of physicalism in psychology, a vindication of primary sensing, a description of the spatiotemporal unity of lived experience, and the notion of temporal becoming. …”
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Application of Antipsychotic Drugs in Mood Disorders by Janusz K. Rybakowski

“…First-generation antipsychotics (FGAs), such as phenothiazines and haloperidol, were mainly applied for the treatment of acute mania, as well as psychotic depression when combined with antidepressants. …”
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Psychotropic Management in Cotard Syndrome: Case Reports Supporting Dual Medication Management by Adam J. Fusick, Chemar Davis, Steven Gunther, Cory Klippel, Gregory Sullivan

“…Both of these cases hold significance as the patient’s psychotic depression was so severe as to warrant ECT as a possible treatment. …”
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Self-inflicted penetrating brain injuries with preserved neurological function: a case series by Shuja Shaukat, Syeda Mahrukh Fatima Zaidi, Adil Khatri, Mishal Shan Siddiqui, Muhammad Sameer Khulsai, Abdul Basit Ansari, Shabih Ayesha, Atiq Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Imran

“…Case presentations We report two cases of patients with psychotic depression who attempted suicide by hammering nails into their heads. …”
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Aerococcus urinae, a rare cause of aortic root abscess: a case report by Chong Wei Tiong, Caroline Bartolo, Aaron Walton, Eugene Athan

“…Case presentation An 82-year-old Caucasian man presented to hospital with behavioural change and severe malnutrition and was managed for psychotic depression. On day 34 of his inpatient stay, a febrile episode prompted blood cultures, which grew Aerococcus. urinae. …”
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How do General Practitioners experience providing care for their psychotic patients? by Slooff Cees J, Schuling Jan, Oud Marian JT, Jong Betty

“…This study aims to explore the chances and problems GPs meet when providing care for patients susceptible for recurring psychoses, including schizophrenia and related disorders, bipolar disorder, and psychotic depression.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>A qualitative study of focus group discussions with practising GPs in both town and rural areas. …”
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Clinical features of UK Biobank subjects carrying loss of function variants in genes implicated in schizophrenia pathogenesis by D. Curtis

“…Detailed examination revealed that one had schizophrenia, one had psychotic depression and two had a developmental disorder. …”
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Electroconvulsive therapy after conservative treatment of vertebral fractures by S. Martins, J. Quarenta, T. Teixeira, J. Pinheiro

“…Results A 71-year-old woman was admitted with an episode of psychotic depression. Basic tests were performed and were all normal. …”
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Achievement of remission after first-episode psychosis in youth by V. Kaleda, D. Tikhonov

“… Introduction Dynamic assessment of remission achievement after first-episode psychosis (FEP) is necessary for early detection of post-psychotic depression, negative symptoms and changes in personality traits. …”
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Looking beyond electroconvulsive therapy: A case report by D. Barbosa, A. Sousa, A.S. Machado, R. Moreira, M. Mota

“…Objectives To present a case report of a patient with psychotic depression with partial response to ECT. Methods Clinical interviews and review of literature using the Pubmed platform. …”
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Depression and Decay - A Case of Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features in an Elderly Patient with Cancer by E. Wee Yun Qing

“…Electroconvulsive Therapy may be initiated early for psychotic depression. Objectives The objective of this case is to present a patient with Major Depressive Disorder, who developed psychotic symptoms after a diagnosis of malignancy, and to suggest early initiation of Electroconvulsive Therapy for treatment. …”
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Metareview on short-term effectiveness and safety of antidepressants for depression: an evidence-based approach to inform clinical practice. by Cipriani, A, Geddes, J, Furukawa, T, Barbui, C

“…There was no good evidence that an AD combined with an antipsychotic is superior to AD monotherapy in cases of psychotic depression or that intravenous administration leads to more rapid response. …”

Durable effects of deep brain ultrasonic neuromodulation on major depression: a case report by Thomas S. Riis, Daniel A. Feldman, Lily C. Vonesh, Jefferson R. Brown, Daniela Solzbacher, Jan Kubanek, Brian J. Mickey

“…Case presentation A 30-year-old Caucasian woman with severe treatment-resistant non-psychotic depression was recruited into a clinical study approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Utah. …”
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School Failure in a Girl with Specific Learning Difficulties, Suffering from Childhood Depression: Interdisciplinary Therapeutic Approach by Paraskevi Tatsiopoulou, Georgia-Nektaria Porfyri, Eleni Bonti, Ioannis Diakogiannis

“…Results: A 9.5 years old child with no history of affective disorders, but with a family history of first-degree and second-degree relative suffering from childhood-onset, recurrent, bipolar or psychotic depression. The child was assessed by a child psychiatrist during a period of 2 years, with an average of follow-ups between 1 or 2 weeks. …”
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Vortioxetine for depression treatment in hospital setting: experience from a single psychiatric hospital by O. V. Limankin, A. V. Bugorskij, E. M. Gricevskaja, T. V. Ivanova, Ju. S. Kulikova, O. I. Lozinskaja, A. I. Sineva, U. A. Otmahova, A. P. Otmahova

“…The study has demonstrated high efficacy of vortioxetine when prescribed for the treatment of depressive disorders, including psychotic depression, in a hospital setting. The drug was well tolerated in the majority of patients.…”
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Efficacy of interpersonal psychotherapy in mainland China: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Luhan Tang, Fangzhong Xu, Ge Yu, Chong Li, Sijin Wen, Wanhong Zheng

“…Comparing with control groups, evidences supported the efficacy of IPT in Chinese patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Postpartum depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder, Post Stress Traumatic Disorder (PTSD), and Post-psychotic Depression. It was also beneficial to college students and Chinese first-time mothers. …”
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The Impact of ECT on mood symptoms: 50 patients were assessed using Hamilton Depression rating scale at the start, mid point and end of ECT. These results showed a clear reduction... by D. Collins

“… Introduction ECT is a recognised, safe and effective treatment for severe/psychotic depression. Neuro and functional brain imaging has indicated what specific changes take place with ECT and at what stage. …”
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Suicide behaviour after hospitalisation and related factors: a case report. by P. Setién Preciados, A. Sanz Giancola, E. Arroyo Sánchez, M. Martín Velasco, I. Romero Gerechter

“…Results The patient in question is admitted into a psychiatric ward with a diagnosis of severe psychotic depression, after a suicide attempt trying to dissect his arms’ blood vessels. …”
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Diagnóstico diferencial de primeiro episódio psicótico: importância da abordagem otimizada nas emergências psiquiátricas Differential diagnosis of first episode psychosis: importan... by Cristina Marta Del-Ben, Armanda Carla Teixeira Brandão Fragata Rufino, João Mazzoncini de Azevedo-Marques, Paulo Rossi Menezes

“…Diagnoses of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychotic depression and delusional disorder developed in the context of emergency have good stability, but not the diagnoses of brief psychotic disorder, schizophreniform disorder and schizoaffective disorder. …”
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