What are some symptoms of a major depressive episode?
A major depressive episode refers to a period lasing at least two weeks during which an individual has experienced several or all of the following symptoms: Feeling sad (dysphoria) or empty Diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities (anhedonia) Significant change in weight or appetite (not related to diet) Insomnia or hypersomnia Mental or motor agitation or slowing Fatigue Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt Diminished ability to think, concentrate, or make decisions Recurrent thoughts of death As with a manic episode, a depressive episode can be sufficiently severe that an individual may become psychotic and may require hospitalization. What is a mixed episode? A mixed episode refers to a period in which an individual experiences both depressive and manic symptoms during the same period. What are hypomanic and dysthymic episodes? Hypomanic episodes and dysthymic episodes are not as severe as manic and major depressive episodes, respectively. A hypomanic epi
