Question 102 · LEK · Depressive syndrome
How long should symptoms last to allow the diagnosis of a depressive episode?
- A. at least 1 week.
- B. at least 2 weeks.
- C. at least 1 month.
- D. at least 2 months.
- E. at least 6 months.
Hint
The duration criterion for a depressive episode in both ICD and DSM is counted in weeks.
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