30th November 2023

Erica is a 30-year-old woman who sees her GP as she has had a depressed mood for a while

Erica is a 30-year-old woman who sees her GP as she has had a depressed mood for a while. She feels sad and down most days, and her colleagues are worried about her because she has become more tearful at work. Sometimes, she feels okay in her mood, but they are brief, only lasting maybe a week or two. What is the duration of symptoms necessary for the diagnosis of her disorder in the ICD-11?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.