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Diagnostic criteria (I)<br />

� Symptoms should be present for at least 2 weeks<br />

� At least 2 <strong>of</strong> the following CORE symptoms<br />

� Depressed mood<br />

� Loss <strong>of</strong> interest and enjoyment<br />

� Reduced energy or increased fatiguebility<br />

� AND<br />

� At least 2 <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />

� Reduced concentration and attention<br />

� Reduced self‐esteem and self‐confidence<br />

� Ideas <strong>of</strong> guilt and unworthiness<br />

� Bleak and pessimistic views <strong>of</strong> the future<br />

� Ideas or acts <strong>of</strong> self‐harm or suicide<br />

� Disturbed sleep<br />

� Diminished appetite

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