For the past two years,Nick has experienced poor appetite,insomnia,fatigue,and several other symptoms.These symptoms have kept him from feeling happy,and yet they do not indicate a major depressive episode.When assessing Nick,what disorder is the psychologist most likely to consider?

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The symptoms described are consistent with dysthymia, which is a less severe, but chronic form of depression lasting for at least two years. The symptoms are not severe enough to meet the criteria for a major depressive episode, ruling out bipolar I disorder. Cyclothymia and seasonal affective disorder do not match the description of Nick's symptoms.

For the Past Two Years,Nick Has Experienced Poor Appetite,insomnia,fatigue,and Several