Mood Disorders

Question 1

A major depressive episode requires at least 5 of the following nearly every day for 2 weeks:

Answer 1

• Depressed mood (irritability in adolescents)
• Anhedonia
  Change in weight or appetite
  Insomnia or hypersomnia
  Psychomotor agitation or retardation
  Fatigue or loss of energy
  Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
  Diminished ability to think or concentrate
  Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
• at least one of these required