A 35-year-old woman with a recent loss cannot sleep and has intense sadness but still enjoys some activities. This began 3 weeks after her mother died. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Normal grief
- Step 1: Grief is a normal reaction within the first months after a death. Answer: Normal grief. Why not the others: Major depressive disorder, Adjustment disorder with depressed mood and Persistent depressive disorder don't fit.
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