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Corinne Crossley, LMHC |
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Major Depressive Disorder |
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Major Depressive Disorder, as defined by DSM IV Criteria (abridged) Five (or more) of the following symptoms have been present during the same 2-week period and represent a change from previous functioning; at least one of the symptoms is either · depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, · diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day · significant weight loss or gain without conscious alteration in diet, or decrease or increase in appetite nearly every day · insomnia or oversleeping nearly every day · feelings of restlessness or being slowed down · fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day · feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt nearly every day · diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day · recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide. These symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning and have been present for more than two months. |
