Archive for ‘Mood Disorders’

July 13, 2009

DSM IV criteria for Depression

The contributor of this medical mnemonic is Helen. Thank you!

SADAFACES (5 needed with at least one of dysthymia and anhedonia):

S: Sleep disturbance
A: Appetite/weight change
D: Dysthymia (most of day, nearly every day)
A: Anhedonia
F: Fatigue
A: Agitation (Psychomotor)
C: Concentration (difficulty or indecisiveness)
E: Excessive guilt/feelings worthlessness
S: Suicidal ideation/attempts/plans

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