Depression vs. dysthymia?!


Question:

Depression vs. dysthymia?

What's the difference between depression and dysthymia? Are they the same thing?


Answers:

Dysthymic DIsorder is a specific form of depression.

Other forms of depression in the DSM-IV are Major Depression, Adjustment DIsorder with Depressed Mood, Mood DIsorder due to General Medical Condition and Depressive DIsorder Not Otherwise Specified.




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