Depressive mood symptoms in primary psychotic disorders

**Definition:** Depressive mood symptoms in primary psychotic disorders refer to depressed mood as reported by the individual (feeling down, sad) or manifested as a sign (e.g. tearful, defeated appearance). If only non-mood symptoms of a depressive episode are present (e.g., anhedonia, psychomotor slowing), this descriptor should not be used. This descriptor may be used whether or not depressive symptoms meet the diagnostic requirements of a separately diagnosed Depressive disorder. The rating should be made based on the severity of depressive mood symptoms during the past week.

**Long definition:** This descriptor may be used together with a diagnosis from the grouping of Schizophrenia and other primary psychotic disorders to indicate that depressive symptoms are a prominent part of the current clinical presentation. The descriptor refers only to depressive mood symptoms, that is, depressed mood as reported by the individual (feeling down, sad) or manifested as signs (e.g. tearful, downtrodden appearance). If only non-mood symptoms of a depressive episode are present (e.g., anhedonia, psychomotor slowing), this descriptor should not be used. This descriptor may be used whether or not depressive symptoms meet the diagnostic requirements of a separately diagnosed Depressive disorder.