Katie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Most recently, she has been lying immobile for long periods. If someone moves one of her arms to a different position, it just stays there. Katie has stopped speaking and does not appear to hear what is being said to her. What specifier would you apply to her diagnosis of major depressive disorder?

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The specifier with catatonic features would apply to Katie's diagnosis because she is showing symptoms of catatonia (immobility, lack of response to external stimuli) in addition to her major depressive disorder symptoms.

Katie Has Been Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder