Over the last three months, Ivana's feelings of despondency have intensified for no apparent reason. Although her friends have tried to be encouraging and supportive, Ivana says that she feels completely detached from people, worthless, and has even thought about killing herself. Ivana's symptoms would suggest that she is probably suffering from:

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Ivana's symptoms of intense despondency, feelings of worthlessness, detachment from people, and suicidal ideation are indicative of major depressive disorder. Schizophrenia involves symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, dissociative fugue involves disconnection from one's identity and memories, and posttraumatic stress disorder involves symptoms related to a traumatic event.

Over the Last Three Months, Ivana's Feelings of Despondency Have