Outcome of reactive psychosis: A prospective study from India

Abstract

In a prospective study, 22 patients diagnosed to have "Reactive Psychosis" were followed-up for 6 months. Clinical and social recovery was seen in 16 cases, three patients had relapsed, and in three patients the diagnosis of "Reactive Psychosis" was changed to either major depressive disorder or schizophrenia. The results of the study suggest that "Reactive Psychosis" has good outcome and stability of diagnosis over a short period of time.