Chow is unmotivated, feels worthless, sleeps all the time, and does not get out of bed for days at a time. He has not been to work in about three weeks-he says he has no energy to do so. Chow likely has __________.

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Chow's symptoms of lack of motivation, feelings of worthlessness, excessive sleep, inability to get out of bed, and lack of energy are indicative of major depressive disorder. These symptoms align with the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder, which includes a depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, and a marked loss of interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities.

Chow Is Unmotivated, Feels Worthless, Sleeps All the Time, and Does