Dysthymia

Dysthymia (/dɪsˈθaɪmiə/ dihss-THY-mee-ə), dem know as persistent depressive disorder (PDD) insyd de DSM-5-TR den dysthymic disorder insyd ICD-11, be a psychiatric condition wey be marked by symptoms wey be similar to those of major depressive disorder, buh wich dey persist for at least two years insyd adults den one year among pediatric populations. Na de term be introduced by Robert Spitzer insyd de late 1970s as a replacement for de concept of "depressive personality."

Plus de DSM-5 ein publication insyd 2013, na de condition assume ein current name (i.e., PDD), wey na dem call am dysthymic disorder insyd de DSM ein previous edition (DSM-IV), wey na e remain so insyd ICD-11. PDD be defined by a 2-year history of symptoms of major depression no be better explained by anoda health condition, as well as significant distress anaa functional impairment.

Individuals plus PDD, dem define insyd part by ein chronicity, fi experience symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis, if one be received at all. Consequently, dem fi perceive dema dysphoria as a character anaa personality trait rada dan a distinct medical condition den never discuss dema symptoms plus healthcare providers. Na PDD subsume prior DSM editions' diagnoses of chronic major depressive disorder den dysthymic disorder. Na de change arise from a continuing lack of evidence of a clinically meaningful distinction between chronic major depression den dysthymic disorder.

 References 

External links
 NIMH Depression Page

Category:Bipolar spectrum
Category:Depression (mood)
Category:Mood disorders