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DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR:

Major Depressive Disorder

For and individual to be diagnosed with this Depressive Disorder they must have experienced at least one Major Depressive Episode, but no Manic, Hypomanic, or Mixed episodes.

Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition. Washington, DC, APA, 1994

Also: Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent | Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode

The online Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders lists most of the major psychological disorders and illnesses and lists the criteria that must be fulfilled in order for a diagnosis to be made. This resource is not a substitute for proper professional psychiatric diagnosis.