Dysthymic Disorder

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)

Year introduced: 1997

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Tree Number(s): F03.600.300.400

MeSH Unique ID: D019263

Entry Terms:

• Disorder, Dysthymic
• Dysthymic Disorders
• Persistent Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia
• Dysthymia
• Dysthymia and Chronic Depression
• Neurotic Depression, Persistent Depressive Disorder

Previous Indexing:

• Depressive Disorder (1981-1996)

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Mental Disorders
Mood Disorders
Depressive Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder