A 30 year old male was brought for evaluation. The history revealed that the patients 3 year old son died, 5 months back after being hit by a car. At the time of accident, patient was standing nearby and witnessed the accident. For last 5 months, he has been having symptoms of sadness of mood, crying spells, feelings of wohlessness, poor sleep and poor appetite. He has twice thought of killing himself but stopped at the end moment. He has not been attending the office of last 5 months. What is the likely diagnosis:
High-Yield Explanation
Depression: A major depressive disorder occurs without a history of a manic, mixed, or hypomanic episode. A major depressive episode must last at least 2 weeks DIAGNOSIS: Major Depressive Disorder The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for major depression Sadness of mood Diminished interest in pleasure Significant weight loss or gain more than 5% in a month Crying spells Feeling of wohlessness Poor sleep (Insomnia or hypersomnia) Suicidal thoughts Psychomotor retardation Fatigue or loss of energy. Five or more of these symptoms present for 2 weeks or more or either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure.