In Diagnosing a Major Depressive Episode in a Child, DSM-IV

question 62

Multiple Choice

In diagnosing a major depressive episode in a child, DSM-IV requires that one of the symptoms present must be

• A)depressed (or irritable)mood or sleep problems.
• B)depressed (or irritable)mood or loss of interest/pleasure.
• C)sleep problems or feelings of worthlessness (or guilt).
• D)changes in weight (or appetite)or thoughts of death.

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