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"Depression is a common and significant mental health condition that primary care clinicians need to understand and recognize. The International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11), provides a structured framework for diagnosing depression based on specific criteria. These criteria help medical professionals, including students, accurately identify and assess depressive disorders in patients. By familiarizing themselves with the ICD-11 criteria, HCPs's can develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide appropriate care and support to individuals struggling with depression."
| Depression |
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| Definition |
| In ICD 11 -depression is defined as the presence of depressed mood or diminished interest in activities occurring most of the day, nearly every day, for at least 2 weeks, accompanied by other symptoms such as: |
| Symptoms |
| Reduced ability to concentrate and sustain attention or marked indecisiveness |
| Beliefs of low self-worth or excessive or inappropriate guilt |
| Hopelessness about the future |
| Recurrent thoughts of death or suicidal ideation or evidence of attempted suicide |
| Significantly disrupted sleep or excessive sleep |
| Significant changes in appetite or weight |
| Psychomotor agitation or retardation |
| Reduced energy or fatigue |
| Rationale |
| These criteria are used to diagnose depression according to ICD-11 guidelines. The presence of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks is a key factor in making... |
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