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What are the symptoms/ DSM5 criteria for:

MDD

DMDD

PDD

What are two possible treatments for depression? Explain.

Solution

Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are:

Symptoms of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) are:

1.Severe recurrent temper outbursts manifested verbally (e.g., verbal rages) and/or behaviorally, for example, physical aggression toward people or property) that are grossly out of proportion in intensity or duration to the situation or provocation.

2. The temper outbursts are inconsistent with developmental level.

3. The temper outbursts occur, on average, three or more times per week.

4. The mood between temper outbursts in a persistently irritable way or angry most of the day, nearly every day, and is observable by others e.g., parents, teachers, peers.

Symptoms of the Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) are:

Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, as indicated by either subjective account or observation by others, for at least 2 years. In children and adolescents, the mood can be irritable and duration must be at least 1 year.

With the presence of depression Presence, two (or more) of the following:

1. Poor appetite or overeating.

2. Insomnia or hypersomnia.

3. Low energy or fatigue.

4. Low self-esteem.

5. Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions.

6. Feelings of hopelessness.

The treatment for most people with depression includes either Medications or psychotherapy. Sometimes a combination of both is also prescribed. The primary care doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe medications to relieve symptoms. Many people with depression also benefit from seeing a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health professional. Someone with severe depression may need a hospital stay or may need to participate in an outpatient treatment program until the symptoms improve.