How Persistent Depressive Disorder Affects Mental Health
Treatment for PDD or Dysthymia involves a combination of therapies and treatments. The most helpful type of psychotherapy depends on a number of factors, including the nature of any stressful events, medical judgment, the availability of family and other social support, and personal preference.
Persistent Depressive Disorder or Dysthymia is a chronic form of depression that is present during most days—for most of the day—over a period of two years and has not been absent for more than two months at a one time. Drug abuse or medical disorders do not explain the symptoms. In children and adolescents, the duration must be at least one year, and the mood can be irritable. The symptoms of Persistent Depressive Disorder or Dysthymia can cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
While depressed, two or more of the following symptoms must be present for a diagnosis of Dysthymia:
Poor appetite or overeating
Insomnia or hypersomnia
Low energy or fatigue
Low self-esteem
Poor concentration
Feelings of hopelessness
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
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