Dysthymic Disorder: A General Overview

The 3rd subtype of Depression is Dysthymic Disorder, also known as Dysthymia. Dysthymia is a chronic, smoldering form of Major Depressive Disorder. While not as severe and dramatic as Major Depression, Dysthymia lasts a long time, greater than two years in adults, and greater than one year in adolescents. Dysthymia affects 3% to 6% of people. It is one of the 7 subtypes of Depression.

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