In the months following her graduation from college, Amber has grappled with feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, and despair. In the last several weeks, these feelings have intensified, and Amber has withdrawn from all interaction with her friends and family. Based on this short description, it would appear that Amber is:

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Amber is experiencing symptoms consistent with major depressive disorder, including feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness and despair, as well as social withdrawal. Schizophrenic episodes typically involve more severe symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions. Post-traumatic stress disorder typically involves symptoms related to a traumatic event, which is not mentioned in the description. Dissociative fugue involves sudden memory loss and may cause someone to travel away from home or work. This does not appear to be the case for Amber.

In the Months Following Her Graduation from College, Amber Has