Jenny has experienced long-standing feelings of depression that have never interfered with her productivity or functioning until now. During the past 10 days, she has experienced a depressed mood, feelings of emptiness, and a significant weight loss. Jenny confided in a neighbor that she is considering suicide. It is likely that Jenny is suffering from
a. major depressive disorder, single episode.
b. major depressive disorder, recurrent.
c. double depression.
d. dysthymia with depressive episode.
Answer: c. double depression.
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