ICD-11 code : L2-6A7;
Preferred Label : Depressive disorders;
ICD-11 definition : Depressive disorders are characterized by depressive mood (e.g., sad, irritable, empty)
or loss of pleasure accompanied by other cognitive, behavioural, or neurovegetative
symptoms that significantly affect the individual's ability to function. A depressive
disorder should not be diagnosed in individuals who have ever experienced a manic,
mixed or hypomanic episode, which would indicate the presence of a bipolar disorder.;
ICD-11 synonym : depression NOS;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 6A7Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 6A7Z;
Origin ID : 1563440232;
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Depressive disorders are characterized by depressive mood (e.g., sad, irritable, empty)
or loss of pleasure accompanied by other cognitive, behavioural, or neurovegetative
symptoms that significantly affect the individual's ability to function. A depressive
disorder should not be diagnosed in individuals who have ever experienced a manic,
mixed or hypomanic episode, which would indicate the presence of a bipolar disorder.