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Greek Word/Definition

1. Dysthymia means "bad state of mind"

2. Defines as depressed mood, mild but chronic

References

Symptoms

Arnow BA, et al. “Effectiveness of Psychotherapy and Combination Treatment for Chronic Depression,” Journal of Clinical Psychology (Aug. 2003): Vol. 59, No. 8, pp. 893–905.

Griffiths J, et al. “Dysthymia: A Review of Pharmacological and Behavioral Factors,” Molecular Psychiatry (May 2000) Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 242–61.

Klein DN, et al. “Dysthymia and Chronic Depression: Introduction, Classification, Risk Factors, and Course,” Journal of Clinical Psychology (Aug. 2003): Vol. 59, No. 8, pp. 807–16.

Whooley MA, et al. “Managing Depression in Medical Outpatients,” New England Journal of Medicine ( Dec. 28, 2000): Vol. 343, No. 26, pp. 1942–49.

Williams JW, Jr, et al. “Is This Patient Clinically Depressed?” Journal of the American Medical Association ( March 6, 2002) Vol. 287, No. 9, pp. 1160–70.

Loss of interest in daily activities

Feeling sad or down

Hopelessness

Overeating

Low self-esteem

Excessive guilt

Excessive anger

Lack Energy

Poor Concentration

Self Criticism

Avoiding social activities

Causes

Dysthymia runs through families and probably has hereditary component.

The rate of depression in families of people with dysthymia is as high as 50% for the early-onset form of this disorder.

Dysthymic Disorder

(Dysthymia)

Risk Factors

By: Warrens St. Remy

Biological relatives of dysthymia

Stress (life events)

More likely females to have this disorder

Complications

Reduced quality of life

Major depression

Suicidal Behavior

Substance abuse

Relationship difficulties

Family conflicts

Social isolation

School and work problems

Decreased productivity

Tests and diagnosis

Physical exams

Laboratory tests

Psychological evaluation

Diagnosis: Depressed mood(two or more years)

Treatments and drugs

Medications

Psychotherapy

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