The symptoms of major depressive illness
Abstract
The authors suggest that the common characteristics of various descriptions of major depressive illness--endogenous, endogenomorphic, psychotic, and melancholic--are an autonomous course, a need for biological treatment, and a presumed alteration in neurochemistry. The literature is reviewed to determine those symptoms which best characterize this syndrome. These symptoms may prove useful in developing valid diagnostic criteria for major depressive illness.
Access content
To read the fulltext, please use one of the options below to sign in or purchase access.- Personal login
- Institutional Login
- Sign in via OpenAthens
- Register for access
-
Please login/register if you wish to pair your device and check access availability.
Not a subscriber?
PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5 library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development.
Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the U.S.).
