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A Deeper Understanding of the DSM-5 Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder

  Assuming that you are already familiar with the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for a major depressive episode (MDE), here are some advanced points to note: How often the symptom is present 1. Of the nine symptoms, most need to be present “nearly every day” to count towards the diagnosis of an MDE. For example,  feelings…

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