Angel reports to his psychologist that he feels incredibly depressed and he has developed a alcohol drinking problem that causes him some difficulty.In this example, according to the DSM-5, Angel's symptoms of depression would be considered ____, and his problem with substance use would be considered ____.

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According to the DSM-5, Angel's symptoms of depression would be considered severe, and his problem with substance use would be considered moderate. This is because his depression is causing significant impairment in his daily life, while his alcohol use is causing some difficulty but may not have reached the level of severe impairment.

Angel Reports to His Psychologist That He Feels Incredibly Depressed