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The average duration of an untreated episode of depression is

Is there a great risk that survivors of sexual assault and terrorism will experience PTSD?

Renee’s aunt says, “I know I’m depressed, and I think and worry about my depression constantly; however, I never actually do anything about it.” She is:

What percentage of all adults in the United States experience a severe pattern of unipolar depression in any given year?

DSM-5-TR includes premenstrual dysphoric disorder as a diagnosis for certain women who repeatedly experience clinically significant depressive and related symptoms during the week before menstruation. Why has this been an ongoing controversy?

Kayo and Aimi are sisters who were raised together, went to the same schools, and had the same friends. Yet as adults they are very different. Kayo is modestly successful in her profession, and generally happy. Aimi earns a much higher income but is in therapy for severe generalized anxiety disorder. This outcome illustrates what is called the principle of:

Sebastian was outside the parking garage when, out of nowhere, he suddenly felt dizzy. Sebastian became overwhelming, fearful, and began sweating and trembling. The intensity of the feelings seemed to reach a peak and then pass within a few minutes. What is Sebastian experiencing?

Preetam has posttraumatic stress disorder and reports symptoms of derealization. He is:

Irregular “ion activity” has been found in many people with bipolar disorder. This ion activity is responsible for transmitting messages:

Safeena is in her twenties. She is fretful in unfamiliar situations and always on her guard around people. In looking for explanations for Safeena’s temperament, psychopathologists would MOST likely suspect a biological predisposition plus: