Name 5 symptoms of a depressive episode

What will be an ideal response?


Suggested response:
? Major depressive disorder, most often referred to as major depression, is
characterized by the presence of one (single episode) or more (recurrent)
depressive episodes;
? An episode includes many features in addition to feeling sad or blue;
? The client's language may reflect other expressions such as feelings of guilt,
worthlessness, loss of (or increased) energy, and a marked loss of ability to
experience pleasure (anhedonia);
? The presence of physical changes, referred to vegetative features, are critical
to a determination, often serving as warning signals in the form of changes in
sleep patterns, energy levels, or appetite;
? These vegetative features occur along with a person's behavioral and
emotional shutdown and suicidal thoughts may be present;
? The length of each episode may vary from as little as two weeks to several
years in severe cases.

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