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Depression with psychotic episodes is a more conservative diagnisis than schizophrenia?

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Depression with psychotic features is time limited whereas schizophrenia is a chronic psychotic disorder.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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