Katie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. most recently, she has been lying immobile for long periods. if someone moves one of her arms to a different position, it just stays there. katie has stopped speaking and does not appear to hear what is being said to her. what specifier would you apply to her diagnosis of major depressive disorder?

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Katie has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Most recently, she has been lying immobile for long periods. If someone moves one of her arms to a different position, it just stays there. Katie has stopped speaking and does not appear to hear what is being said to her. The specifier that you would apply to her diagnosis of major depressive disorder is catatonic.

A subtype of depression that affects many people is catatonic depression. Individuals who suffer from this depression do not speak and they appear to be in a daze for long hours. He/she can spend days silent and they do not move. They do not respond to any situation around them.

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