Which two symptoms must be present (at minimum) for a diagnosis of a major depressive episode?
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Correct answer: Depressed mood or loss of interest/pleasure
One of the two must be depressed mood or markedly diminished interest/pleasure (anhedonia), plus other symptoms.
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