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Revised list of the DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Need Assignment Help?
Major Depressive Disorder - DSM-5-TR Criteria
A. Major Depressive Episode
Five (or more) of the following symptoms present during the same 2-week period, representing a change from previous functioning.
At least one symptom must be (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest/pleasure.
Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day
Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in activities (anhedonia)
Significant weight change or appetite disturbance
Insomnia or hypersomnia
Psychomotor agitation or retardation (observable)
Fatigue or loss of energy
Feelings of worthlessness or excessive/inappropriate guilt
Diminished concentration or indecisiveness
Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation/behavior
B. Distress or Impairment
Symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning.
C. Exclusion: Substances/Medical
Not attributable to substances or another medical condition.
D. Exclusion: Other Psychotic Disorders
Not better explained by schizophrenia spectrum or other psychotic disorders.
E. No Manic/Hypomanic History
No history of manic or hypomanic episode (unless substance/medical-induced).