A child who has symptoms of irritable mood, changes in sleep and appetite patterns, decreased self-esteem, and disengagement from family and friends lasting 3 weeks meets the criteria for which depressive disorder?
a. Major depressive disorder
b. Dysthymic disorder
c. Cyclothymic disorder
d. Panic disorder
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A A 2-week (or longer) episode of depressed or irritable mood in addition to
disturbances in appetite, sleep, energy, or self-esteem meets the criteria for a
major depressive disorder.
B A dysthymic disorder is associated with a depressed or irritable mood for at least
a year.
C A cyclothymic or bipolar mood disorder is characterized by chronic, fluctuating
mood disturbances between depressive lows and highs for a year.
D A panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder.
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