During a therapy session, a patient describes feelings of despair and hopelessness and states he does not want to live anymore.On the basis of the patient's description of these feelings, the psychiatrist is considering a diagnosis of

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The patient's description of feelings of despair and hopelessness and stating that he does not want to live anymore are consistent with symptoms of major depression.

During a Therapy Session, a Patient Describes Feelings of Despair