Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
dysthymic disorder
Subclass of:
Depressive disorder
Definitions related to dysthymic disorder:
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A chronic mood disorder in which the symptoms are similar to, though milder than, those diagnosed in depression.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Chronically depressed mood that occurs for most of the day more days than not for at least 2 years. The required minimum duration in children to make this diagnosis is 1 year. During periods of depressed mood, at least 2 of the following additional symptoms are present: poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions, and feelings of hopelessness. (DSM-IV)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Dysthymic disorder is a depressive mood disorder characterized by a chronic course and an insidious onset. Many people with dysthymia describe lifelong depression.WebMD, 2019
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