Question

Jacqueline has had a depressive mood, ongoing, for the past three years. During this time she has lost contact with her friends and has not been able to hold a job. Based on this information, the best diagnosis for Jacqueline would be__________________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Persistent depressive disorder

Explanation:

Persistent depressive disorder is a kind of chronic depression in which people suffer a long-time depression generally for at least two years. It caused difficulty in daily life functioning because it affects both mental and physical aspects of the human body like sleep appetite, hopelessness, sadness, poor concentration, fatigue, etc. It is dealt with antidepressant medicines and psychological counseling.