Persistent Depressive disorder (Dysthymia)

Question 1

Persistent Depressive Disorder Criteria A:

Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not for at least “?”

Answer 1

2 years

Question 2

Persistent Depressive Disorder Criteria B symptoms: Two or more of the following 6 symptoms

Answer 2

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 hopeless ness

Question 3

Persistent Depressive Disorder Criteria C:
During the 2 year period of the disturbance, the individual has NEVER been without the symptoms in Criteria A and B for more than “?” at a time.

Answer 3

2 months

Question 4

Persistent Depressive Disorder Criteria D: Criteria for major depressive disorder may be continuously present for “?” years.

Answer 4

2 years

Question 5

Persistent Depressive Disorder Criteria E: There has never been “?” or “/” episode, and criteria have never been met for “?” disorder.

Answer 5

manic episode or hypomanic episode

cyclothymic disorder

Question 6

Persistent Depressive Disorder Criteria F:
The disturbance is not better explained by a persistent”?” disorder, “/”, “?” disorder,k or other “?” spectrum/psychotic disorder.

Answer 6

schizoaffective disorder
schizophrenia
delusional disorder
schizophrenia spectrum

Question 7

Persistent Depressive Disorder Criteria G: The symptoms are not attributable to the physiological effects of a “?” or another “/” condition.

Answer 7

substance

medical condition

Question 8

Persistent Depressive Disorder Criteria H: The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in “?” “?” or other important areas of functioning.

Answer 8

Social occupational