24 Multiple Choice 1 point A major depressive episode must last at least ____ to meet diagnostic criteria 6 months 2 years 30 days 14 days
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Step 1: According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), a major depressive episode is defined as a period of at least two weeks during which a person experiences a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in Show more…
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