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
depressive disorders; involving depressed mood, with low self-esteem, withdrawal, pessimism, or despair, present for at least 2 years, with no absence of symptoms for more than 2 months.
Dysthymic disorder is also called DD or Dysthymia
Related Articles | |
| Dysthymia at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■■■■ |
Dysthymia refers to a form of depressive disorder characterized by at least one year to 2 years in adults . . . Read More | |
| Dysthymic disorder (DD) or Dysthymia at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■■■■ |
Dysthymic disorder (DD) or Dysthymia: - Dysthymic disorder (DD) or Dysthymia : dysthymic disorder (DD) . . . Read More | |
| Cyclothymic disorder at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■■■■ |
Cyclothymic disorder refers to chronic mood disorder (at least 2 years) characterized by alternating . . . Read More | |
| Bipolar Disorder at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■■ |
Bipolar Disorder refers to a a mood disorder characterized by severe alterations in mood which are usually . . . Read More | |
| Mood disorder at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■■ |
Mood disorder: mood disorder refers to one of a group of disorders involving severe and enduring disturbances . . . Read More | |
| Depression at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■■ |
Depression: Depression refers to a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of . . . Read More | |
| Bipolar II disorder at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■■ |
Bipolar II disorder refers to a mood disorder in which a person is mostly depressed (sad, despondent, . . . Read More | |
| Double depression at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■ |
Double depression refers to a severe mood disorder typified by major depressive episodes superimposed . . . Read More | |
| Manic-Depression at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■ |
A Manic-Depression consists of alternating moods of abnormal highs (mania) and lows (depression). Called . . . Read More | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder at psychology-glossary.com | ■■■■■■■ |
The Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) refers to an excessive or unrealistic worry that is unrelated . . . Read More | |