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Major Depression Diagnosis

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  1. See Also
    1. Major Depression
  2. Diagnosis: Criteria to diagnose Major Depression
    1. Two weeks of symptoms
      1. One of the first two symptoms in Cluster 2
      2. Four of the remaining symptoms
    2. Significantly impaired social and occupation function
    3. No secondary causes
      1. No Bereavement
      2. Not caused by general medical illness
      3. Not a result of medication use
      4. Not a result of Alcohol Abuse or Drug Abuse
  3. Diagnosis: Cluster 1 (Physical, neurovegetative symptoms)
    1. Sleep Disturbance
    2. Appetite or weight change
    3. Attention or concentration problem
    4. Energy level change or Fatigue
    5. Psychomotor disturbance
  4. Diagnosis: Cluster 2 (Psychologic, psychosocial symptoms)
    1. Depressed mood
    2. Reduction in pleasure or interest
    3. Feelings of guilt
    4. Suicidal thoughts

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