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DSM-5Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)

Differential considerations

Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)

Review the supplied alternatives by course, threshold, context, and exclusion. The list is not ranked and does not replace a complete assessment.

F34.1Mood DisordersLocal clinical reference

Structured review aid · not ranked

Each item is taken from the supplied local diagnosis record. Open matched records to review their complete criteria.

6 considerations

Review lens

6 considerations

Differential consideration

MDD

F32.x-F33.xMood Disorders

Why consider it

full episode criteria met - not chronic subthreshold

Criteria and features to review

A. ≥5 of 9 SIG-E-CAPS symptoms for ≥2 weeks; ≥1 must be depressed mood or anhedonia
B. Clinically significant distress or impairment in functioning
C. Not attributable to substances or another medical condition
D. Not better explained by schizoaffective/schizophrenia spectrum disorder

Questions to clarify

Which documented criteria and exclusions are met for each possibility?
What timeline, course, and functional change best distinguishes the alternatives?
Are substance, medication, medical, developmental, and contextual explanations adequately assessed?

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