DSM-IV and ICD-10 describe dysthymia in a very similar way although there are significant differences. The differences are the consequence of the lack of sufficient scientific data in some points and the need to take a decision, but also to indicate areas for future research. Other differences...
In theDSM,criteria for mood disorder have become somewhat more stringent with later revisions. A requirement that symptoms be clinically significant or cause impaired social, occupational, or other functioning was introduced in theDSM-III-Rfordysthymiaand in theDSM-IVfor major depressive disorder. Thi...
dysthymiasubstance usediagnostic concordanceThe present study examined the diagnostic concordance between ICD-10 and DSM-IV in the depressive disorders, dysthymic disorder and substance dependence and substance harmful use/abuse disorder. The Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) was administered...