Question

Herbert awakens early in the morning, and feels more depressed in the morning than in the evening. He has lost all interest in activities and derives no pleasure from things that used to please him. Herbert has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder with __________ features.

Answer 1

Answer:

Melancholic major depressive disorder

Explanation:

A melancholic major depressive disorder is the part of major depressive disorder that describes melancholic features. A melancholic depressive disorder is not mentioned as a specific disorder. It is associated with major depression. This disorder has not a different entity but it is the sub-parts of major depressive disorder. MDD is featured by persistent sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness. The symptoms of this disorder are not the same in every person. It varies from person to person. Some people have developmental symptoms but some people show traditional symptoms. This disorder can be managed and treated by specific psychotherapy and medication.