Dsm 5 Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

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Criterion A

Back 1

Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, as indicated by either subjective account or observation by others, for at least 2 years

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Criterion B

Back 2

Presence, while depressed, 2 (or more):

1. Poor appetite or overeating

2. Insomnia or hypersomnia

3. Low energy or fatigue

4. Low self-esteem

5. Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions

6. Feelings of hopelessness

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Criterion C

Back 3

During the 2-year period, the individual has never been without the symptoms in Criteria A and B for more than 2 months at a time

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Criterion D

Back 4

Criteria for a MDD may be continuously present for 2 years

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Criterion E

Back 5

There has never been a manic episode for hypomanic episode, and criteria have never been met for cyclothmic disorder

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Criterion F

Back 6

The disturbance is not better explained by a persistent schizoaffective, schizophrenia, delusional disorder, or other specified or unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorder

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Criterion G

Back 7

Not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or another medical condition

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Criterion H

Back 8

The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning