Persistent Depressive Disorder Persistent Depressive Disorder Diagnosis & DSM-5 Criteria

Question 1

According to DSM-5, what is the minimum duration of depressed mood required for a diagnosis of 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 term was formerly used for Persistent Depressive Disorder before the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Dysthymia

Answer

PDD was previously called Dysthymia in DSM-IV and earlier editions.

Question 3

How many additional symptoms beyond depressed mood must be present for a PDD diagnosis (DSM-5)?

Accepted Answer

At least 2

Answer

DSM-5 requires at least 2 additional symptoms from a specified list alongside depressed mood for PDD.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the additional symptoms listed in DSM-5 for PDD?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations or delusions

Answer

Psychotic features such as hallucinations or delusions are not part of the DSM-5 PDD symptom criteria.

Question 5

According to DSM-5, during the 2-year period for PDD diagnosis, the individual must never be without symptoms for more than:

Accepted Answer

2 months

Answer

DSM-5 states that symptom-free intervals cannot exceed 2 consecutive months during the 2-year period.

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