Dr. Vance is assessing a patient who exhibits severe lethargy, persistent low mood, and constant, uncontrollable worry about everyday events. The patient meets the diagnostic criteria for both major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Explain how the co-morbidity of these disorders might threaten the validity of Dr. Vance's diagnosis.
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