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Dysthymia and chronic depression: Introduction, classification, risk factors, and course

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Abstract

Chronic forms of depression are more common and impairing than is generally recognized. This article introduces an In Session issue devoted to dysthymic disorder and chronic depression, and it reviews current knowledge about these disorders. First, we discuss nosological issues, followed by a summary of potential risk factors. Finally, the naturalistic course of chronic depression is described and implications for clinical practice are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)807-816
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Clinical Psychology
Volume59
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2003

Keywords

  • Chronic depression
  • Classification
  • Depression
  • Dysthymic disorder
  • Pharmacotherapy
  • Psychotherapy

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