Carol finds she is no longer interested in things she used to do, is sad most of the time and thinks she is a terrible person. Additionally, she has recently lost a lot of weight and doesn't sleep very much. Carol's behaviour would be diagnosed as

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The symptoms described in the scenario are indicative of a mood disorder, specifically Major Depressive Disorder. Symptoms of depressed mood, anhedonia (not finding pleasure in activities once enjoyed), feelings of worthlessness or guilt, changes in weight and sleeping patterns, are all characteristic of this disorder.

Carol Finds She Is No Longer Interested in Things She