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Destiiny22

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Jim is experiencing a major depressive episode. What are likely his symptoms?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How is major depressive disorder defined?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Jim is likely experiencing a depressed mood or loss of pleasure in life that lasts at least 2 weeks. He may also experience problems sleeping, low energy, low self-esteem, trouble thinking and focusing, thoughts of suicide, and unintended changes in weighteither losing or gaining.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder featuring major depressive episodes (episodes of depressed mood or loss of pleasure in life that lasts at least 2 weeks).


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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