Question

Over the last three months, Regina's feelings of despondency have intensified for no apparent reason. Although her friends have tried to be encouraging and supportive, Regina says that she feels worthless and completely detached from people, and she has even thoughts about killing herself. Regina's symptoms would suggest that she is probably suffering from_____________.

Answer 1

Major depressive disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

It is a mental health disorder depicted by continuous depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing huge backwardness in daily life.

Answer 2

She is probably suffering from depression

Step-by-step explanation:

Depression is the mental state (serious medical illness) whereby an individual feels a state of worthlessness for no real reason. It is triggered by so many factors such as stress, previous mental illness or loneliness in some people. It affects the way the individual feels, acts or think.

For Regina to shows feeling of despondency for no apparent reason even after encouragements from her friends shows that she is probably suffering from depression.

Some of the symptoms of depression include:

1) Feeling sad or having a depressed mood

2) Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed

3) Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting

4) Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much

5) Loss of energy or increased fatigue