A child who has symptoms of irritable mood,changes in sleep and appetite patterns,decreased self-esteem,and disengagement from family and friends lasting 3 weeks meets the criteria for which depressive disorder?

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A 2-week (or longer)episode of depressed or irritable mood in addition to disturbances in appetite,sleep,energy,or self-esteem meets the criteria for a major depressive disorder.A dysthymic disorder is associated with a depressed or irritable mood for at least a year.A cyclothymic or bipolar mood disorder is characterized by chronic,fluctuating mood disturbances between depressive lows and highs for a year.A panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder.

A Child Who Has Symptoms of Irritable Mood,changes in Sleep