Jenny has experienced long-standing feelings of depression that have never interfered with her productivity or functioning until now.During the past 10 days,she has experienced a depressed mood,feelings of emptiness,and a significant weight loss.Jenny confided in a neighbor that she is considering suicide.It is likely that Jenny is suffering from
A) major depressive disorder, single episode.
B) major depressive disorder, recurrent.
C) double depression.
D) dysthymia with depressive episode.

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Double depression refers to a condition where a person with dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) experiences a major depressive episode. Jenny's long-standing depression that has worsened recently fits this description.

Jenny Has Experienced Long-Standing Feelings of Depression That Have Never