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Read the case given below and answer the questions that follow:
| Rohit owned a restaurant in a small city. During the pandemic 2020, his restaurant remained closed which incurred heavy financial losses for him. The prolonged lockdown also affected his mental state and caused him profound sadness. He isolated himself from his family and friends. |
- Identify the psychological disorder in Rohit.
- Briefly explain any two causes of this psychological disorder.
- Elaborate on any four symptoms of this psychological disorder.
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Solution
- Major Depressive Disorder, also known as Clinical Depression, is the recognized psychological condition affecting Rohit.
- There could be two reasons for this psychological disorder: the long isolation that affected his mental health and the financial loss brought on by the restaurant's ending.
- The four signs of major depression include:
- depression for most of the day, almost every day;
- loss of interest or delight in practically all activities;
- severe daily fluctuations in hunger, either a decrease or a rise in weight, and
- Almost daily, either hypersomnia or lack of sleep. Major depressive disorder cannot be diagnosed without the presence of at least five symptoms, which include a gloomy mood or a lack of interest or enjoyment in almost all activities, according to the DSM-5. In addition, the symptoms must significantly impact social, vocational, or other crucial domains of functioning or cause significant discomfort.
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