A diagnosis of major depressive disorder requires evidence of a severely depressed mood that has lasted at least:
A)6 months.
B)2 months.
C)4 weeks.
D)2 weeks.

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To meet the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder, an individual must have experienced a severely depressed mood or loss of interest in activities for at least two weeks. This time frame is set by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), which is the manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental health conditions.

A Diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder Requires Evidence of a Severely