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Question : In the context of mood disorders, what is dysthymia?

 

Option 1: A severe form of depression

 

Option 2: A mild but chronic form of depression

Option 3: A type of bipolar disorder

Option 4: A mood disorder characterized by hallucinations


Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: A mild but chronic form of depression


Solution : Dysthymia, now known as persistent depressive disorder, is a mild but chronic form of depression. Individuals with dysthymia experience a consistently low mood for most of the day, more days than not, for at least two years.

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