Milton has been mildly depressed for many years. Just recently, however, his depression deepened, and he was severely depressed for about three months. His deep depression then lifted and he was once again mildly depressed. Milton
A)will be easier to treat now that the severe depression is resolved.
B)will quickly respond to treatment and will recover completely from his depression.
C)will likely be associated with more severe psychopathology and a problematic future course.
D)will require treatment for the rest of his life.

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Milton's pattern of long-term mild depression that deepens into severe depression before returning to a mild state suggests a more complex and severe underlying psychopathology. This pattern indicates a potentially chronic condition with episodes of severe depression, making his future course more problematic and potentially harder to treat.

Milton Has Been Mildly Depressed for Many Years