Depressive Distress
Dimension 797 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Depressive Distress measures the presence and severity of depressed mood and related psychological suffering, including sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, reduced enjoyment, sleep disturbance, restlessness, and impairment in usual functioning. It encompasses both emotional symptoms and the extent to which those symptoms disrupt daily activity.
evidence final name · She Fed
Minimal Depressive Distress
Expressions activating this band show little to no clear depressive suffering, with content that is neutral, mixed, or only loosely related to mood and functioning. When depressive content appears, it is minimal, indirect, or not sustained as a central experience.
Moderate Depressive Distress
Expressions activating this band describe recognizable depressive experience marked by sadness or depressed mood, reduced enjoyment, sleep trouble, and some limitation in regular activity. The distress is present and clinically meaningful, but it is expressed more as ongoing difficulty than as pervasive despair.
Severe Depressive Distress
Expressions activating this band describe intense depressive suffering characterized by hopelessness, worthlessness, agitation or restlessness, and substantial disruption of normal activities. The experience is pervasive enough to interfere strongly with work, daily responsibilities, or basic functioning.
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Low She Fed: Content characterized by tried, finally, story, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect she fed at this level.
Moderate She Fed: Content characterized by betty, trouble, enjoy, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect she fed at this level.
High She Fed: Content characterized by she, fed, alcoholic, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect she fed at this level.