Keri's boyfriend broke up with her about a year ago. Her mother has been concerned for a few months now—Keri reports that she doesn't have an appetite, she sleeps about 12 hours a night, and she has dropped out of all of the after school activities
she used to be involved in. Keri most likely would be diagnosed with
A) a substance abuse problem.
B) clinical depression.
C) an anxiety disorder.
D) bulimia nervosa.
B) clinical depression. Clinical depression refers to a constellation of symptoms that can include sadness, loss of interest in activities, feelings of worthlessness, sleep problems, and changes in appetite. The symptoms are prolonged, lasting longer than normal for periods of grief or loss.
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