Jane has always been generally mentally healthy, but since her husband died three months ago, she constantly feels down. She goes to see a psychologist who diagnoses her according to DSM-5. Jane is diagnosed with:
A)Bereavement
B)Depression
C)Sadness, not otherwise specified
D)She is not diagnosed - she is having a normative response

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According to the DSM-5, symptoms of depression that persist for more than two weeks can be diagnosed as a depressive disorder, even in the context of bereavement. Jane's constant feeling of being down for over three months since her husband's death could qualify for a diagnosis of depression, as it exceeds the typical bereavement period and impacts her mental health.

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