To make a diagnosis of a Major Depressive Episode based on DSM-V criteria, a client would need to have five or more symptoms, with at least one of the two necessary symptoms. Which symptom below is one of those two necessary symptoms?
A)Significant weight loss
B)Feelings of worthlessness
C)Markedly diminished interest or pleasure
D)Fatigue or loss of energy

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A markedly diminished interest or pleasure in most all activities, or a depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day for two weeks, are necessary symptoms for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Episode, as long as one of those two are also accompanied by other symptoms of depression for a total of five or more symptoms.

To Make a Diagnosis of a Major Depressive Episode Based