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Dysthymia


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Alternate Names : Chronic Depression, Depression - Chronic, Dysthymic Disorder, Neurotic Depression (Dysthymia)

Dysthymia Diagnosis & Tests

Dysthymia is evaluated by taking a careful history of mood and other mental health symptoms over the past several months.

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• Definition
• Dysthymia Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Dysthymia Symptoms & Signs
• Dysthymia Diagnosis & Tests
• Dysthymia Treatment
• Dysthymia Prognosis
• Dysthymia Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider

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Review Date : 1/23/2003
Reviewed By : David Taylor, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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