Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 986 of 2368
Which finding is required for a mental health professional to diagnose depression?
- Symptoms for at least one month, with weight loss as the most prominent symptom
- Symptoms on most days for two weeks, including depressed mood or loss of interest
- Symptoms that appear only in the fall and winter months of two or more years
- Symptoms that are completely explained by a medical condition or substance use
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Correct answer: Symptoms on most days for two weeks, including depressed mood or loss of interest
Symptoms must be present most of the day, on most days, for two weeks, with at least one being depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Assessment (Recognizing Cues). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026