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DSM-IV and DSM-IV-TR:

Depressive Disorder

Mood depression is the essential feature of these mood disorders.

Also: Dysthymic Disorder | Major Depressive Disorder | Depressive Disorder NOS (311)

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

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.