Persistent Depressive Disorder Persistent Depressive Disorder Diagnosis & Assessment

Question 1

According to the DSM-5, what is the minimum duration of depressed mood required to diagnose Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) in adults?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

DSM-5 requires depressed mood for at least 2 years in adults for a PDD diagnosis.

Question 2

Which of the following symptoms is NOT listed among the six additional DSM-5 criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Recurrent thoughts of death

Answer

Recurrent thoughts of death are a criterion for Major Depressive Disorder, not among the six additional PDD criteria.

Question 3

What is the minimum number of the six additional symptoms required to meet the DSM-5 diagnosis for Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Two

Answer

DSM-5 requires at least two of the six additional symptoms alongside depressed mood for a PDD diagnosis.

Question 4

In children and adolescents, how does the required duration for Persistent Depressive Disorder differ from that in adults?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 year required

Answer

For children and adolescents, DSM-5 requires only 1 year of depressed or irritable mood for a PDD diagnosis.

Question 5

Which assessment tool is commonly used to screen for the severity of depressive symptoms in adults being evaluated for Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Accepted Answer

PHQ-9

Answer

The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is a widely validated tool for screening and measuring depressive symptom severity.

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Persistent Depressive Disorder Persistent Depressive Disorder Diagnosis & Assessment