Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
a) According to the DSM, what is the length of time symptoms must be present in order for a diagnosis to be made?
b) Fill in the blanks:
In order for an individual to be diagnosed with MDD, an individual must show evidence of
_________________, or _____________________, which may appear as _______________
in children.
c) Name four other symptoms of MDD that may appear in children or adolescents (specify if different in young children versus teens).

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The Answer is a) 2 weeks
b) loss of interest or pleasure; or pervasive depressed mood (anhedoni) which may appear as irritability in children
c) weight/loss or weight gain (5% in adults), failure to meet anticipated weight/height ratio in children; insomnia or hypersomnia (most likely in adolescents); inability to concentrate; psychomotor agitation or retardation; low self esteem; feelings of hopelessness