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Your browser is not supported Switch to Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari Main page contentSource: https://www.samhsa.gov/serious-mental-illness/major-depression How long is a single episode of major depressive disorder?A depressive episode lasts at least two weeks, and the symptoms of depression are persistent and occur nearly every day for the duration of the episode. They cannot be explained by another medical condition or by substance abuse. There can be some variation in symptoms by individuals and by certain populations.
What is recurrent episode in major depressive disorder?A recurrent depressive disorder is characterized by repeated episodes of depression without any history of independent episodes of mood elevation and increased energy or mania. There has been at least one previous episode lasting a minimum of two weeks and separated by the current episode of at least two months.
What does recurrent mean in depression?If you've had at least 2 depressive episodes, your doctor might say that you have a recurrent depressive disorder. They may say that your current 'episode' is 'mild', 'moderate' or 'severe'.
What does single episode mean in DSM?a major depressive episode in an individual who does not have a history of such episodes. It is thought that the effects of treatment in people having single episodes may be different from those in individuals with recurrent depression.
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