Association between depression in chronic phase and future clinical outcome of patients with schizophrenia

ConclusionsA history of depression or suicidal symptoms in the chronic phase predicted the future worse clinical outcome in patients with schizophrenia. The administration of lithium carbonate or antidepressants might be recommended, especially to male schizophrenia patients with depression.
Source: Psychopharmacology - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research