Persistent depressive disorder - BMJ Best Practice
Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is a category that includes various forms of chronic depression in which depressive symptoms are present 'more days than not' over at least a 2-year period (1 year in …
Aug 25, 2022 · Persistent depressive disorder (long-term depression) Many people have episodes of depression that come on suddenly and can last for months. But if you've got depression that doesn’t …
Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - BMJ Best Practice
Persistent depressive disorder (termed ‘dysthymic disorder’ within ICD-11) is characterised by at least 2 years of a depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, for at least 2 years. [1] [2] …
Summary of relevant conditions - BMJ Best Practice
Jan 21, 2026 · Depression is a mental state characterized by persistent low mood, loss of interest and enjoyment in everyday activities, neurovegetative symptoms, and reduced energy, causing varying …
Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - BMJ Best Practice
Feb 17, 2026 · Persistent depressive disorder (termed "dysthymic disorder" within ICD-11) is characterized by at least 2 years of a depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, …
Summary of relevant conditions - BMJ Best Practice
Jan 22, 2026 · Depression is a mental state characterised by persistent low mood, loss of interest and enjoyment in everyday activities, neurovegetative symptoms, and reduced energy, causing varying …
Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - BMJ Best Practice
5 days ago · This topic focuses on MDD and persistent depressive disorder. MDD in children is typically more severe than persistent depressive disorder, and is characterized by at least 5 depressive …
Generalized anxiety disorder - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
6 days ago · Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common condition defined as at least 6 months of excessive worry about everyday issues that is disproportionate to any inherent risk and causes …
Schizoaffective disorder - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ …
Jul 27, 2022 · Schizoaffective disorder is an illness defined by a course that combines significant affective and psychotic symptoms. The Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM) …
Transtorno depressivo persistente - BMJ Best Practice
The epidemiology of chronic major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder: results from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. J Clin Psychiatry. 2010 Dec;71 (12):1645-56.