Juan has symptoms of sad mood most of the day most days for 3 weeks, increased sleep, agitation, poor appetite, and concentration difficulties. Julia, on the other hand, has symptoms of loss of interest in activities, lethargy, increased appetite, feelings of worthlessness, and recurrent thoughts of death. What can be concluded regarding Juan and Julia?
A)Both Juan and Julia have major depression, and have it at a similar level of severity.
B)Juan has mania, whereas Julia has major depression.
C)Both have major depression, but it is unclear whether they are qualitatively part of the same class.
D)Both have bipolar I disorder.

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Both Juan and Julia exhibit symptoms consistent with a diagnosis of major depression. However, their specific symptoms may indicate different subtypes or presentations of the disorder. Juan's symptoms suggest a more agitated or anxious form of depression, whereas Julia's symptoms suggest a more typical form of depression marked by lethargy and feelings of worthlessness. It is unclear whether they both have major depression of the same severity, or whether they have qualitatively different subtypes of the disorder. There is no evidence to suggest that Juan has mania or that they both have bipolar disorder.

Juan Has Symptoms of Sad Mood Most of the Day