Major depressive disorder

1. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Depressed mood
Diagnostic criteria for MDD
Anhedonia
Described by the
patient as being
sad and hopeless
Loss of interest in
nearly all activities
Inability to experience
pleasure from positive
events
Associated with at least 4 of the following symptoms:
1- Insomnia or hypersomnia.
2- Significant increase or decrease in appetite associated
with weight gain or loss.
3- Fatigue and loss of energy.
4- Psychomotor agitation or retardation.
5- Inability to think, concentrate, or make decisions.
6- Feeling of worthlessness (low self-esteem) or guilt.
7- Recurrent thoughts of death and suicidal ideation,
plans, or attempts.
Symptoms must persist at least for 2
consecutive weeks, so that the
patient can be diagnosed as MDD
patient
DSM-5, 2013