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Major Depressive Disorder. Emotional. Cognitive. Physiological. DSM-5 Criteria for MDD. Depressed Mood. Concentration Difficulties. Weight/Appetite Change. A: Need 5 out of the 9 symptoms - 1 of which must be either. Diminished Interest. Suicidal Thoughts. Sleep Difficulties.
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Emotional Cognitive Physiological DSM-5 Criteria for MDD Depressed Mood Concentration Difficulties Weight/Appetite Change A: Need 5 out of the 9 symptoms - 1 of which must be either Diminished Interest Suicidal Thoughts Sleep Difficulties Worthlessness/Guilt Psychomotor Changes Fatigue
Background The client is a 24 year old, Mexican-American, cisgender female from a low SES background. The client immigrated to the United States with her family when she was six years old. She identifies as heterosexual and is currently single. The client is Catholic and identifies religion as an important part of her life. Chief complaint: “I’m tired.”
Think-Pair-Share What questions would you want to ask this client to assess for Major Depressive Disorder?
But wait... For a DSM-5 diagnosis to be assigned: B: Symptoms cause significant distress or impairment in important areas of functioning C: Symptoms not attributable to substance use or medical condition D: Not better explained by another disorder