PSYC 3F20 Chapter 4: Depressive Disorder Abnormal Psych 2016
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To be considered depression, the following must be present. Duration: most of day, nearly every day for at least two weeks. Depressive symptoms experienced by approximately 62% of people following the death of a loved one (barlow & durand, 2002). Dsm-5 eliminated the dsm-iv stipulation that the symptoms are not better accounted for by bereavement. Mean age of onset for mdd is 25 years. Average duration of depressive episode is 6 to 9 months; 90% rate of remission within 5 years. 5% lifetime prevalence; prevalence for women double that for men. Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia: depressed mood that persists for most of the day, for more days than not, for at least two years. Depressive disorder: two of six symptoms (appetite loss, insomnia, low energy, low self-esteem, poor concentration, feelings of hopelessness) Never been without symptoms in a and b for more than two months over two- year period. In summary, less severe but more chronic symptoms than mdd.
