Which of the following disorders has the shortest minimum duration for diagnosis?
A) major depressive disorder
B) disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
C) persistent depressive disorder in adults
D) persistent depressive disorder in children

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Major depressive disorder requires a minimum duration of 2 weeks for diagnosis, which is shorter than the duration required for the diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (12 months in children and adolescents), persistent depressive disorder in adults (2 years), and persistent depressive disorder in children (1 year).

Which of the Following Disorders Has the Shortest Minimum Duration