Kari states that she is "in a bad place" in her head. She feels down, has little appetite, and has noticed some weight loss. Lately, she is not interested in any of her usual activities because they leave her feeling empty and are just "too much effort." She is indifferent to friends and family and has begun having recurrent thoughts of suicide. Kari is best described as suffering from

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Kari's symptoms correspond to major depressive disorder, as she is experiencing low mood, loss of appetite, weight loss, lack of interest in activities, indifference to others, and having thoughts of suicide. None of the other options (dysthymic disorder, cyclothymic disorder, bipolar disorder) fully capture all of these symptoms.

Kari States That She Is "In a Bad Place" in Her