After fun weekends with her friends, Anna-Kate feels very down most Mondays. She has trouble focusing on her work. She has recently gained 20 pounds and is often tearful. What DSM-5 criteria does Anna-Kate NOT meet for a depression diagnosis:

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Anna-Kate's symptoms do not mention that her feelings of sadness or other symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day, which is a criterion for a depression diagnosis according to DSM-5. Her symptoms are mentioned in relation to after weekends, suggesting they may not be as persistent as required for a diagnosis.

After Fun Weekends with Her Friends, Anna-Kate Feels Very Down