Psychotic Depression
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) defined
Mayo Clinic
Short video explains one women’s fight with depression and the electroconvulsive therapy that helped her cope. Talk to your doctor about your treatment options.
A potential new treatment
Corcept Therapeutics
Corlux is a drug in late-stage clinical trials for use in treatment of psychotic depression. Follow its progress here and discuss with your doctor.
Another explanation of psychotic depression with links to commonly prescribed medications for treatment.
Quickly find help in your area and begin treating psychotic depression immediately. Many resources for family and friends too.
Psychotic depression is a serious disorder that often requires hospitalization. This article describes what to expect and may help patients feel less intimidated.
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What is psychotic depression?
HealthyPlace
Describes the symptoms and available treatments for psychotic depression, including descriptions of patients' personal experiences.
Useful questions for diagnosis
Black Dog Institute
Aimed at professionals, this clear and illustrated sheet includes a list of questions that can aid diagnosis
Hearing voices
eNotAlone
Psychotic depression often involves auditory hallucinations. This article explains what causes someone to hear voices and how to cope with this distressing symptom.
Postpartum psychosis
eMedicine
Tables clearly describe differences between postpartum psychotic depression and less severe forms of postpartum depression.
Getting the diagnosis right
Stanford School of Medicine
Aimed at mental health professionals, this interactive site features a method for differentiating psychotic depression from major depression and other disorders.
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Assisting a friend
Jed Foundation
An easy-to-scan reference for concerned friends and family. Help a mentally ill loved one get help for psychotic depression or another disorder.
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ECT: How risky is it?
HealthyPlace
A collection of studies that outline potential hazards of ECT. Worth consulting and discussing with your doctor when determining a plan to treat psychotic depression.
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Brain structures involved in depression
BrainMind
This lengthy lecture video indicates brain structures involved in delusions, depression and hallucinations. Worth watching if you or someone you care about suffers from psychotic depression.

