A. Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, as indicated either by subjective account or observation by others, for at least 2 years. Note: In children and adolescents, mood can be irritable and duration must […]
A. Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, as indicated either by subjective account or observation by others, for at least 2 years. Note: In children and adolescents, mood can be irritable and duration must […]
See the “Differential Diagnosis” section for Major Depressive Disorder. The differential diagnosis between Dysthymic Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder is made particularly difficult by the facts that the two disorders share similar symptoms and that the differences between them in […]
The essential feature of Dysthymic Disorder is a chronically depressed mood that occurs for most of the day more days than not for at least 2 years (Criterion A). Individuals with Dysthymic Disorder describe their mood as sad or “down […]
Age at onset and the characteristic pattern of symptoms in Dysthymic Disorder may be indicated by using the following specifiers: Early Onset. This specifier should be used if the onset of the dysthymic symptoms occurs before age 21 years. Such […]
Associated descriptive features and mental disorders. The associated features of Dysthymic Disorder are similar to those for a Major Depressive Episode. Several studies suggest that the most commonly encountered symptoms in Dysthymic Disorder may be feelings of inadequacy; generalized loss […]
In children, Dysthymic Disorder seems to occur equally in both sexes and often results in impaired school performance and social interaction. Children and adolescents with Dysthymic Disorder are usually irritable and cranky as well as depressed. They have low self-esteem […]
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