Kevin Stover is a 14 year-old boy who was referred to the school social worker for
problems focusing on his studies. Kevin admits to difficulties concentrating and confides
that he has been feeling “down” all the time for the past school year. He remembers the
only time this feeling went away was, “only for a coupla weeks last summer when I went
to visit my Uncle Mark. He’s really cool. But then that down feeling came back as soon
as I got home,” states Kevin. He denies any suicidal thoughts but admits to feelings of
hopelessness, and low self-esteem. What is the most likely diagnosis for Kevin?
a) Major depressive disorder
b) Schizoaffective disorder
c) Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia), with early onset
d) Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
c)
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