Question

A 35-year-old man presents with a 4-week history of low mood following a marital separation. He remains functional at work but reports insomnia and rumination. He has no vegetative symptoms or suicidal ideation. According to CANMAT, what diagnosis best fits this presentation?

Accepted Answer

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

Answer

Major depressive disorder

Answer

Bipolar disorder

Answer

Cyclothymic disorder

Answer

Persistent depressive disorder

Practice question

A 35-year-old man presents with a 4-week history of low mood following a marital separation. He remains functional at work but reports insomnia and rumination. He has no vegetative symptoms or suicidal ideation. According to CANMAT, what diagnosis best fits this presentation?