Mood disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What is the criteria for major depressive disorder?
A
For a two week period, most of the day, nearly every day:
Either depressed mood of loss of interest/pleasure plus 4 SIGECAPS
2
Q
What other things must be ruled out to confirm the diagnosis of major depressive disorder (part of criteria)
A
Not due to a substance or medical condition
Not superimposed on Schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders
No Hx of manic/hypomanic episode
3
Q
What two additional things are added to the criteria of MDD on top of
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