Session 413

Psychotic depression (PD) is a severe disorder that may be more common among the older vs. younger adults. The significant morbidity and disability associated with acute episodes of PD can be especially prominent in the elderly. Treatment guidelines recommend either electroconvulsive therapy or the combination of antidepressant and antipsychotic medications for the acute treatment of PD. However, little is known about the risks and benefits of antipsychotic medication during continuation and maintenance treatment.
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: SUSTAINING REMISSION OF PSYCHOTIC DEPRESSION: THE STOP-PD II STUDY TREATMENT RISKS AND BENEFITS IN LATE LIFE Source Type: research