Ever since Kerry lost her job,she has been feeling worthless.It's been more than two weeks now since she slept well.She has lost a lot of weight and keeps thinking about committing suicide. In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood,it can be inferred that Kerry may suffer from_____.

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Kerry's symptoms of feeling worthless, inability to sleep, weight loss and suicidal thoughts are characteristic of major depressive disorder. The lack of mention of obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors rules out OCD, and there is no mention of anxiety in social situations ruling out social anxiety disorder. Similarly, there are no indications of a disregard for the rights of others or a history of antisocial behavior, which are essential features of antisocial personality disorder.

Ever Since Kerry Lost Her Job,she Has Been Feeling Worthless