Abstract
Diagnostic Criteria for Melancholia: The Comparative Validity of DSM-III and DSM-III-R
Zimmerman M~~Black D W~~Coryell W
Psychometric properties & validity of DSM-III & DSM-III-R definitions of melancholia were examined in 60 depressed inpatients. According to both definitions melancholics had less stress, greater symptom severity, & less frequent nonserious suicide attempts prior to admission. (CM)