Dysthymic Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder is a milder, chronic form of depression. It may periodically have episodes of major depression superimposed upon it. When this occurs, it is known as "double depression".
Dysthymic Disorder
Dysthymia is a mild, but chronic type of depression which is very treatable. Learn more about this condition--including its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment--here.
Dysthymia is a mild, but chronic type of depression which is very treatable. Learn more about this condition--including its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment--here.
Dysthymia DSM-IV Criteria
The DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of Dysthymia.
The DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of Dysthymia.
Drug Versus Placebo in Dysthymia Treatment
A review of fifteen clinical trials to determine if drugs provide a better response than placebo in dysthymic patients.
A review of fifteen clinical trials to determine if drugs provide a better response than placebo in dysthymic patients.
Dysthymia Handout for Patients
A patient education handout from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Presents a good overview of this disorder, suitable for a doctor to give to newly diagnosed patients.
A patient education handout from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Presents a good overview of this disorder, suitable for a doctor to give to newly diagnosed patients.
Dysthymia
An introduction to dysthymia.
An introduction to dysthymia.
ICD-10 Criteria for Dysthymia
The ICD-10 (European) criteria for dysthymia.
The ICD-10 (European) criteria for dysthymia.
Is Dysthymia a New Disorder?
Answers the questions: What causes dysthymia? It seems to be diagnosed more and more often. Does this mean it is a newly recognized disorder? How is it treated?
Answers the questions: What causes dysthymia? It seems to be diagnosed more and more often. Does this mean it is a newly recognized disorder? How is it treated?
Mental Water Torture - Mild to Moderate Depression
An excellent description of how dysthymia feels to the person who has it.
An excellent description of how dysthymia feels to the person who has it.
Treating Dysthymia in Older Adults
An article from JAMA in which researchers determine the effectiveness of Paxil (paroxetine) in treating mild depression in the elderly. A fee must be paid to access full article. Abstract is free.
An article from JAMA in which researchers determine the effectiveness of Paxil (paroxetine) in treating mild depression in the elderly. A fee must be paid to access full article. Abstract is free.
Treatment of Dysthymia
An overview of treatments for dysthymia. Covers drug therapy and psychotherapy.
An overview of treatments for dysthymia. Covers drug therapy and psychotherapy.