Mental health
MDD
major depressive disorder
Clinical depression as a diagnosis, distinct from a depressed mood.
How it gets tested
Appears with SIG E CAPS (the symptom mnemonic) and PHQ-9 (the screen). Items test the symptoms and the duration required for the diagnosis.
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