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Is the central pattern “delusions or hallucinations within a mood episode” or “a clustered psychomotor syndrome”?
Delusions or hallucinations occur during a severe mood episode and require explicit risk and diagnostic review.
Episode featuresA marked psychomotor syndrome is present and needs structured, time-sensitive assessment.
Episode featuresExample wording
Major depressive disorder, current episode, severe with psychotic features
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