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Client reports being in a 'heavy depressive state' accompanied by anxiety and 'heavy hopelessness.' He states that his life feels meaningless and he is experiencing significant sleep disturbances.

Client is a 33-year-old male reporting cyclical mood disturbances for approximately one year. He describes these as periods of being in a 'heavy depressive state' that 'come and go.' For the past three months, he has also experienced cyclical insomnia, with episodes of poor sleep lasting for 7-8 days at a time before resolving spontaneously. He has had 'many' such depressive episodes over the last year. The client is unsure if his feelings are a reaction to life events or if a primary mood state is causing him to perceive events negatively. He denies using any medication for these symptoms.

Client denies any prior consultations with psychologists or psychiatrists, and has not taken any psychiatric medications.

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Client is a 33-year-old entrepreneur in the health technology sector. Further details regarding his living situation, relationships, substance use, or cultural background were not elicited.

Mr. Shyamal is a 33-year-old male who was cooperative and articulate during the remote session. His speech was of a normal rate and rhythm. He reported his mood as 'depressed' and 'hopeless,' with a congruent, subdued affect. His thought process was logical and goal-directed. Thought content was significant for themes of hopelessness, meaninglessness, and uncertainty regarding the cause of his symptoms. No perceptual disturbances, delusions, or suicidal ideation were reported. Insight is fair, as he recognizes his distress and is actively seeking help.

Client's presentation of cyclical depressive episodes, anhedonia, and sleep disturbance is suggestive of a Mood Disorder. Primary consideration is for Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent. The cyclical nature of symptoms also warrants screening to rule out a Bipolar Spectrum Disorder. Comorbid anxiety symptoms are also present.

The Pass 3 initial-assessment brief expands this into a differential with citations.

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