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dysthymic

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dysthymic /dys·thy·mic/ (-thi´mik) characterized by symptoms of mild depression.


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Depression can be subdivided into major depression, dysthymic disorder, and adjustment disorder with depressed mood (Conn & Kaye, 2001).
Viewing depression along the continuum in Figure 1 brings to light large numbers of students who may not have a diagnosis of dysthymic or major depressive disorder but who may be experiencing one or more of the behavioral/emotional indices of depressive disorders listed above.
The DSM-IV (1) classifies depression into 4 main categories: major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, adjustment disorders, and depressive disorder not otherwise specified (NOS).
 
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