Dev Has Been Depressed for Over 20 Years

question 239

Multiple Choice

Dev has been depressed for over 20 years.Although he has managed to continue functioning at home and work throughout his struggle,he is always burdened with a feeling of sadness and lack of pleasure with events in his life.What is Dev's diagnosis?

• A) dysthymia
• B) cyclothymia
• C) major depressive disorder
• D) bipolar disorder

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