Research showing that there is nothing special about five (DSM) symptoms rather than four, or two weeks duration rather than three, supports a dimensional model of depression.

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Research has indeed shown that there is nothing special about the traditional DSM criteria of five symptoms or two weeks duration in diagnosing depression, which supports the shift towards a dimensional model of depression.

Research Showing That There Is Nothing Special About Five (DSM)