Elaine feels that her life is empty. over the last few months, she has lost interest in her career and hobbies, and she wonders if she would be better off dead. she is most likely suffering from:

Elaine is likely experiencing a major depressive disorder. It is a type of mental illness in which a person exhibits depression in a way his or her symptoms shows lack of interest in activities and produces gloomy or low mood. The person would likely show lack of energy in his or her daily activities and would likely think or try committing suicide for he or she feels useless or tired of living.