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Major Depressive Disorder in a 24-Year-Old Mexican-American Woman

Discovering symptoms, background, and potential diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder in a young Mexican-American woman through DSM-5 criteria assessment and proper questioning techniques. Exploring the impact of depression on emotional, cognitive, and physiological well-being.

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Major Depressive Disorder in a 24-Year-Old Mexican-American Woman

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  1. Major Depressive Disorder

  2. Emotional Cognitive Physiological DSM-5 Criteria for MDD Depressed Mood Concentration Difficulties Weight/Appetite Change A: Need 5 out of the 9 symptoms - 1 of which must be either Diminished Interest Suicidal Thoughts Sleep Difficulties Worthlessness/Guilt Psychomotor Changes Fatigue

  3. Background The client is a 24 year old, Mexican-American, cisgender female from a low SES background. The client immigrated to the United States with her family when she was six years old. She identifies as heterosexual and is currently single. The client is Catholic and identifies religion as an important part of her life. Chief complaint: “I’m tired.”

  4. Think-Pair-Share What questions would you want to ask this client to assess for Major Depressive Disorder?

  5. Is this person suffering from MDD?

  6. But wait...

  7. But wait... For a DSM-5 diagnosis to be assigned: B: Symptoms cause significant distress or impairment in important areas of functioning C: Symptoms not attributable to substance use or medical condition D: Not better explained by another disorder

  8. What else do we need to know?

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