Once a Person Has Been Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder

question 158

Multiple Choice

Once a person has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder,

• A) it is highly unlikely that he or she will experience additional episodes of depression.
• B) he or she has a significant chance of experiencing additional episodes of depression.
• C) it is very likely that the depression will last the rest of the person's life.
• D) it is very likely that he or she will subsequently be diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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