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EPISODE DEPRESSIF CARACTERISE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Neuroses
- Clinical Psychology
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- major depressive episode
1, record 1, English, major%20depressive%20episode
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MDE 2, record 1, English, MDE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A major depressive episode is characterized by a depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities for at least 2 weeks, in addition to at least 4 other depressive symptoms. These include appetite, weight, or sleep changes; a decrease in energy or activity; feeling of guilt or worthlessness; decreased concentration; or suicidal thoughts or activities. 3, record 1, English, - major%20depressive%20episode
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Névroses
- Psychologie clinique
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épisode dépressif caractérisé
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EDC 2, record 1, French, EDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- épisode dépressif majeur 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif%20majeur
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- EDM 4, record 1, French, EDM
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- EDM 4, record 1, French, EDM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce sont des épisodes bien délimités dans le temps avec une durée minimale de deux semaines, et dont la symptomatologie est définie et présente à tous les jours. [...] Pour porter le diagnostic d'épisode dépressif caractérisé, il faut que le sujet présente au moins une humeur dépressive et/ou une perte d'intérêt et de plaisir. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La traduction française de la [cinquième édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux] a modifié l'ancienne terminologie «épisode dépressif majeur» pour «épisode dépressif caractérisé». Cette modification permet d'éviter la confusion avec les critères de sévérité de l'épisode (léger, moyen, sévère). 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pisode%20d%C3%A9pressif%20caract%C3%A9ris%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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