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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 34 year old housewife reports a three month history of feeling low, lack of interest in activities, lethargy, multiple body-aches, ideas of worthlessness, decreased appetite and disturbed sleep with early morning awakening. She is likely to benefit from -
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The correct answer is  This patient has (for 3 months)


Depressed mood (feeling low)       
Lack of interest    
Loss of energy / fatigue (lethargy)
Ideas of worthlessness
Disturbed sleep (insomnia / hypersomnia)       
Decreased appetite


As more than 5 symptoms are present for more than 2 weeks, Diagnosis is major depression Antidepressant should be given.