Two months after her husband's death, Connie was still not herself. She often forgot to feed the dog, was late for work on a regular basis, and had not yet thrown out his clothes. Which of the following diagnoses could apply to Connie according to the DSM-5?
a. adjustment disorder with depressed mood
b. dysthymia
c. postpartum depression
d. major depressive disorder
Connie is adjusting to her husband's death. Since she is not taking it well and forgetting or not doing basic things, she can be diagnosed with a depressed mood.