Karen is a college student who has experienced moderate feelings of sadness and worthlessness for over 2 years.Most of the time,she still goes to class and meets her other obligations.Occasionally,however,her depressive symptoms intensify.When this occurs,she stops going to class,isolates herself,and even experiences suicidal thoughts.Karen could be diagnosed with:
A)major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
B)double depression.
C)dissociative identity disorder.
D)persistent depressive disorder.

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Double depression is a term used when an individual experiences both dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) and major depressive disorder. Karen's symptoms suggest that she experiences persistent moderate depressive symptoms for over two years (dysthymia) with occasional intensification of symptoms (major depressive disorder). Therefore, the best diagnosis for Karen would be double depression.

Karen Is a College Student Who Has Experienced Moderate Feelings