Glossary D
Glossary D
Dyspnea refers to shortness of breath or labored breathing which may be due to various types of lung or heart diseases.
Dyspraxia refers to a developmental disorder of planning and organisation of physical movement.
Dysthymic disorder refers to moderate Depression that persists for two (2) years or more.
Moreover, it is a Mood disorder involving chronic Depression of less intensity than major
Moreover, it is a Mood disorder involving chronic Depression of less intensity than major
- Dysthymic disorder (DD) or Dysthymia : dysthymic disorder (DD) or dysthymia refers to a form of depressive disorder characterized by at least 1 year (2 years in adults) of depressed mood for more days than not that is accompanied by additional depressive symptoms that do not meet criteria for a major depressive episode .
In comparison to Major depressive disorder, Dysthymia is milder, but more long-term.
René Descartes (1596–1650) is a French scientist/philosopher who proposed a strict split or schism between mental processes and physical abilities.