Depressed Moods - Mood Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Major Depressive Disorder

 • 2 week period, depressed mood nearly everyday

Persistent Depressive Disorder

 • Depressed mood more days than not for > 2 years

Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood

 • Depressed mood in context of specific stressor < 6 months

Bereavement

 • Depressed mood in context of personal loss < 2 months



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