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LMHC VIP Practice Certification Exam

LMHC — The Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credential is granted at the state level; most states require passage of the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE), administered by NBCC, which consists of 5 clinical simulations presented over 3.5 hours and assesses competency across assessment/diagnosis, counseling and psychotherapy, administration/consultation/supervision, and ethical/legal foundations.

29
Questions
210m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 29👑 VIP

A 34-year-old woman presents reporting that for the past eight months she has felt 'empty and numb,' has lost interest in hobbies she previously loved, sleeps 11–12 hours per night but still feels exhausted, has gained 18 pounds, and moves and speaks noticeably more slowly than usual. She denies suicidal ideation. Her symptoms began two months after the birth of her second child. Which DSM-5 diagnosis BEST captures her presentation?

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