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

Daniel N Klein; Neil J Santiago

doi:10.1002/jclp.10174

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

J Clin Psychol. 2003 Aug;59(8):807-16. doi: 10.1002/jclp.10174.

Authors

Daniel N Klein¹, Neil J Santiago

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychology, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 11794-2500, USA. dklein@notes.cc.sunysb.edu

PMID: 12858423
DOI: 10.1002/jclp.10174

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Chronic Disease
Depressive Disorder* / classification
Depressive Disorder* / epidemiology
Depressive Disorder* / physiopathology
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Dysthymic Disorder* / classification
Dysthymic Disorder* / epidemiology
Dysthymic Disorder* / physiopathology
Humans
Risk Factors
United States