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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2014 Jun 1.
Published in final edited form as: JAMA Psychiatry. 2013 Jun;70(6):599–607. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2013.751

Table 1.

Endorsement Frequencies for the Individual DSM-IV Criteria for Major Depression

DSM-IV A Criterion for Major Depression Description Endorsement, %
Entire Samplea Sample Meeting Screening Criteriab
1 Depressed mood 47.2 96.4
2 Loss of interest/pleasure 39.1 79.8
3 Weight or appetite change 30.4 62.1
4 Insomnia or hypersomnia 35.1 71.8
5 Psychomotor changes 28.4 58.1
6 Fatigue 28.8 58.8
7 Worthlessness/guilt 31.2 63.7
8 Problems of concentration 31.7 64.8
9 Suicidal ideation 10.7 21.8
a

Percentages reflect the proportion of the entire sample who endorsed this criterion.

b

Percentages reflect the proportion of individuals who endorsed this criterion among those who endorsed depressed mood and/or loss of interest and hence were asked about the presence of all 9 criteria.