Psychotic Episodes and Postpsychotic Depression in Young Adults
FREDERICK S. HOEDEMAKER M.D.1
1 Clinical assistant professor, University of Washington School of Medicine
While the depression that follows a psychotic episode in a late adolescent may be very painful to the patient, the therapist should view it as a good prognostic sign: the patient recognizes his psychic "bankruptcy" and is willing to do some needed therapeutic work. An intensive psychotherapeutic involvement at this crucial time may prevent a later intractable psychosis.
