Symptoms including pervasive hopelessness, dejection, guilt, suicidal thoughts, and disruptions in sleep, energy, appetite, and sexual desire are treated with a class of psychoactive medications called:

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The symptoms listed in the question stem are indicative of depression, which is typically treated with antidepressant medications. Choices A and B are not typically used to treat depression, and benzodiazepines are usually reserved for short-term relief of anxiety symptoms.

Symptoms Including Pervasive Hopelessness, Dejection, Guilt, Suicidal Thoughts, and Disruptions