Compare and contrast the symptoms and timelines of major depressive episode, persistent depressive disorder, and double depression
What will be an ideal response?
Major depression is characterized by a depressed mood state that lasts at least two weeks and includes cognitive symptoms such as feeling worthless, disturbed physical function such as altered sleep or appetite, and the loss of interest and pleasure in activities and social interactions.
Persistent depressive disorder shares the symptoms of major depressive disorder, but the symptoms are milder, although they last over longer periods of time.
Double depression occurs when a person has persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) and experiences a major depressive episode
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