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So, the mood disorders divide into what's called unipolar depression disorders,
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which is depression only and then bipolar disorders
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where the person cycles between depression and mania.
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And here are the DSM criteria for major depression,
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one of the most severe forms of depression. And as I said, the DSM sets up these
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relatively observable criteria and how many you have to have
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and what absolutely has to be present in order to get the diagnosis.
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So, the first criterion in the DSM for major depression
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is that the individual has to either show sadness
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or a diminished interest or pleasure in their usual activities,
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which is referred to as anhedonia. So, you have to have one
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or the other of these to sort of pass the first criterion.