Unspecified Depressive Disorder 311 (F32.9)
Information related to Unspecified Depressive Disorder as well as the specific symptoms follow below. While some of these Unspecified Depressive Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. A multitude of factors are considered in addition to the psychological symptoms in making a proper diagnosis, including medical and psychological testing considerations. This information is for information purposes only and should never replace the judgment and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
Unspecified Depressive Disorder 311 (F32.9) Diagnostic criteria:
This category applies to presentations in which symptoms characteristic of a depressive disorder that causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning predominate but do not meet the full criteria for any of the disorders in the depressive disorders diagnostic class. The Unspecified Depressive Disorder category is used in situations in which the clinician chooses not to specify the reason that the criteria are not met for a specific depressive disorder, and includes presentations for which there is insufficient information to make a more specific diagnosis such as in an emergency room setting.
Adapted by Paul Susic Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition DSM-5: American Psychiatric Association