A disorder in which a person experiences two or more weeks with either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure,in addition to five additional symptoms,is called

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Major depressive disorder is characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood and anhedonia (loss of pleasure in activities), accompanied by symptoms such as changes in appetite or sleep, fatigue, impaired concentration, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt. To meet the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder, a person must experience at least five of these symptoms for two or more weeks, representing a change from their usual functioning. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of both depression and mania, while mania is a distinct episode characterized by a persistently elevated, irritable, or expansive mood, along with symptoms such as grandiosity, racing thoughts, and risky behavior. Anxiety disorders involve excessive and persistent worry or fear about specific situations or objects.

A Disorder in Which a Person Experiences Two or More