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What demographic group in the United States has a higher prevalence of major depression due to income levels?
What demographic group in the United States has a higher prevalence of major depression due to income levels?
Which marital status is associated with the highest prevalence of unipolar major depression in the United States?
Which marital status is associated with the highest prevalence of unipolar major depression in the United States?
In the general population of the United States, which gender has a higher prevalence of depressive syndromes?
In the general population of the United States, which gender has a higher prevalence of depressive syndromes?
What type of symptoms can be associated with depressive syndromes like major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder?
What type of symptoms can be associated with depressive syndromes like major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder?
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Preliminary studies suggest that reductions in which brain structure may be associated with the course of illness in depressive syndromes?
Preliminary studies suggest that reductions in which brain structure may be associated with the course of illness in depressive syndromes?
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Which demographic group in the United States has a comparable prevalence of major depression to younger patients in primary care?
Which demographic group in the United States has a comparable prevalence of major depression to younger patients in primary care?
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Which clinical factor at baseline was associated with a shorter time to recovery from chronic major depression in prospective studies?
Which clinical factor at baseline was associated with a shorter time to recovery from chronic major depression in prospective studies?
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How does depression impact mortality?
How does depression impact mortality?
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What is a risk associated with treatment-resistant depression?
What is a risk associated with treatment-resistant depression?
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Which general medical illnesses are outcomes worsened by comorbid depression?
Which general medical illnesses are outcomes worsened by comorbid depression?
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What is the impact of continuity of care with the same psychiatrist for major depression?
What is the impact of continuity of care with the same psychiatrist for major depression?
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Why is depression in later life concerning?
Why is depression in later life concerning?
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What are some symptoms that males with major depression may exhibit, which are not included in the formal diagnostic criteria?
What are some symptoms that males with major depression may exhibit, which are not included in the formal diagnostic criteria?
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Which subtype of depressive disorder includes high levels of anxiety symptoms and is often referred to as 'anxious depression'?
Which subtype of depressive disorder includes high levels of anxiety symptoms and is often referred to as 'anxious depression'?
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What may be considered an 'anxiety equivalent' in individuals with anxiety symptoms that are part of a depressive syndrome?
What may be considered an 'anxiety equivalent' in individuals with anxiety symptoms that are part of a depressive syndrome?
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Approximately what percentage of major depressive episodes qualify as anxious depression?
Approximately what percentage of major depressive episodes qualify as anxious depression?
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Which edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual utilizes subtypes like Anxiety, Atypical, and Catatonic for major depression?
Which edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual utilizes subtypes like Anxiety, Atypical, and Catatonic for major depression?
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'Anxious depression' may have different neurobiology compared to non-anxious depression based on which type of studies?
'Anxious depression' may have different neurobiology compared to non-anxious depression based on which type of studies?
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What is the recommended approach for patients presenting with depressive symptoms to rule out another medical illness?
What is the recommended approach for patients presenting with depressive symptoms to rule out another medical illness?
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How long should dysphoria occur for a diagnosis of unipolar major depression?
How long should dysphoria occur for a diagnosis of unipolar major depression?
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Which condition is characterized by emotional exhaustion, dissatisfaction with one’s accomplishments, and depersonalization?
Which condition is characterized by emotional exhaustion, dissatisfaction with one’s accomplishments, and depersonalization?
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What distinguishes adjustment disorder with depressed mood from unipolar major depression?
What distinguishes adjustment disorder with depressed mood from unipolar major depression?
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What specific requirement must be met along with dysphoria for a diagnosis of unipolar major depression?
What specific requirement must be met along with dysphoria for a diagnosis of unipolar major depression?
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When does an individual qualify for a diagnosis of adjustment disorder with depressed mood?
When does an individual qualify for a diagnosis of adjustment disorder with depressed mood?
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Which of the following psychiatric disorders is commonly associated with depressive disorders?
Which of the following psychiatric disorders is commonly associated with depressive disorders?
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What type of disorders commonly occur in individuals with depression according to the text?
What type of disorders commonly occur in individuals with depression according to the text?
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What is the relationship between psychosocial functioning in major depression and symptom severity?
What is the relationship between psychosocial functioning in major depression and symptom severity?
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Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing subsequent depression?
Which of the following is a common risk factor for developing subsequent depression?
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In individuals with depressive disorders, which type of medical condition worsens the prognosis for both depression and the medical condition according to the text?
In individuals with depressive disorders, which type of medical condition worsens the prognosis for both depression and the medical condition according to the text?
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What is a common characteristic of most episodes of major depression in terms of functioning?
What is a common characteristic of most episodes of major depression in terms of functioning?
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