Presently, this syndrome is classified as persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) in DSM-5 and named dysthymic disorder in ICD-11. Conclusions: The concepts regarding mental illness and psychiatric diagnoses are constantly evolving. Having knowledge about historical concepts is essential for a clear ...
Background Dysthymia has been reconceptualised in recent years from a personality disorder to a chronic affective disorder. It is incorporated into both the DSM and ICD diagnostic systems. Method. The members of the WPA Dysthymia Working Group combined the results of their manual literature searches...
is conducted to confirm eligibility for the study and to explore potential ICD-10 diagnoses that would require exclusion. At the same time, the M.I.N.I. is used to confirm the depression diagnosis (former or present). Participants who fulfil the eligibility criteria are informed about the ...