How would you diagnose lola

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Problem: A 22-yo college student, Lola, and her mother present at your office with complaints that Lola has been depressed for one year. She described the depression as affecting her most of the time, she has had no relief from it in this past year, and she reported that she cannot sleep, has no energy or hope, and has had no manic episodes. Being an astute social worker, you recognize that this is Persistent Depressive Disorder, but, after checking your DSM-5, you realize that this diagnosis cannot be given to an adult unless the symptoms have been present for 2 years. How would you diagnose Lola?

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