Dysthymia
Alternate Names : Neurotic depression (dysthymia), Dysthymic disorder, Chronic depression, Depression - chronic
Definition
Dysthymia is a chronic type of depression in which a person's moods are regularly low. However, it is not as extreme as other types of depression.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The exact cause of dysthymia is unknown. As with major depressive disorder, dysthymia occurs more women in women than in men and affects up to 5% of the general population. Dysthymia can occur alone, or together with more severe depression or another mood or psychiatric disorder.
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