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NCMHCE VIP Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam
NCMHCE — The National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE) is administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and consists of clinical simulations testing assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and case conceptualization competencies; it is used for the NCC credential and state licensure (LPC, LMHC) across the United States.
55
Questions
225m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 55👑 VIP
A 34-year-old male is referred to your outpatient clinic following a voluntary psychiatric hospitalization two weeks ago. He reports that for the past six months he has experienced a persistently depressed mood 'almost every day,' a 20-pound weight loss, hypersomnia, psychomotor retardation, difficulty concentrating, and recurring thoughts that 'everyone would be better off without me.' He denies any active suicidal plan or intent at this time. He has never experienced a hypomanic or manic episode. His medical workup was unremarkable. Which DSM-5 diagnosis BEST fits this clinical presentation?
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