Fatima lost her job last week and has been feeling sad, has had trouble sleeping, has feelings of worthlessness and guilt, and has had a loss of energy. Based on these symptoms alone, is it likely a psychologist or therapist would diagnose Fatima with depression? Explain why or why not.
What will be an ideal response?
Based on these symptoms alone, a therapist would probably not diagnose Fatima with depression. According to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DMS-5), at least five of the nine symptoms must be present for at least 2 weeks for a diagnosis of depression. Fatima has only listed four of the nine symptoms and it hasn’t been two weeks yet. Fatima may develop depression, but we would need more evidence than what is known so far.
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