Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) | Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Persistent depressive disorder is a long-standing, chronic mood disorder involving depressive symptoms along with a variety of other symptoms that causes significant impairment in social and/or occupational functioning. There are certain risk factors for persistent depressive disorder including a family history of depressive mood disorders and past traumatic life experiences among others. In this lesson, we discuss the DSM-5 criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder, including a mnemonic to help remember symptoms and how to diagnose this condition, along with treatment methods. I hope you find this lesson helpful. If you do, please give this lesson a like and consider subscribing (and clicking the notification bell) to help support this channel! REFERENCES: 1) Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541052/ 2) DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association) EXCLAIMER: The content used in this lesson is used in accordance with Fair Use laws and is intended for educational purposes only. **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: JJ Medicine does not provide medical advice, and the information available on this channel does not offer a diagnosis or advice regarding treatment. Information presented in these lessons is for EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, and information presented here is NOT TO BE USED as an alternative to a healthcare professional’s diagnosis and treatment of any person/animal. Only a physician or other licensed healthcare professional are able to determine the requirement for medical assistance to be given to a patient. Please seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please donate to help support this channel (and get ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS) ➜ https://www.patreon.com/jjmedicine *Subscribe for more free medical lessons* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFPvnkCZbHfBvV8ApBBE0vA?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try Audible and Get A Free Audiobook https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NB86OYE/?_encoding=UTF8&ref_=sv_adbl_subnav_ref1_1 For books and more information on these topics https://www.amazon.com/shop/jjmedicine Check out the best tool to help grow your YouTube channel (it’s helped me!) https://www.tubebuddy.com/jjmedicine Follow me on Twitter! ➜ https://twitter.com/JJ_Medicine Come join me on Facebook! ➜ https://www.facebook.com/JJ-Medicine-100642648161192/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out some of my other lessons. Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Wh2E9oNug Infectious Disease Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwW0Bkc6c66uDACkzotaK26b Dermatology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwW3dgORRNmk_MZvnWpZx_lW Pharmacology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwWPWcV9lZTh-Qxv0gYakQXR Hematology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwW8Ajo1dmxdj4EYEKcbtGju Rheumatology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwWDvuhasXsuTFXJp05wwUle Endocrinology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwUuRSzhploohnaWVvbVZ7ZP Nephrology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwXRSwrFQK5WwWZLk1Las8v8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Although I try my best to present accurate information, there may be mistakes in this video. If you do see any mistakes with information in this lesson, please comment and let me know.*