Table 1.

DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for Major Depressive Disorder¹²

For a diagnosis of MDD, ≥ 5 of the following symptoms must occur nearly every day for ≥ 2 weeks: Depressed mood AND/OR anhedonia; AND Significant change in weight (> 5% of body weight in one month) Decreased appetite Insomnia or hypersomnia Psychomotor agitation or retardation Fatigue or loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness or excessive/inappropriate guilt Diminished concentration or indecisiveness Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation with or without a plan

DSM-5 = Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 5^th edition; MDD = major depressive disorder