Blair has gone in for a psychiatric assessment. She meets all the criteria for Major Depressive Disorder. Blair also tells the clinician that, just before her symptoms began, her husband moved out and she lost her job. Using the DSM-IV, where would these pieces of information be recorded?

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Axis I is used to record major mental disorders, such as Major Depressive Disorder, while Axis IV is used to record psychosocial and environmental stressors, such as losing a job and a spouse moving out. Therefore, the pieces of information provided would be recorded on Axis I and Axis IV according to the DSM-IV.

Blair Has Gone in for a Psychiatric Assessment