A less severe form of depression, dysthymic disorder, affects approximately 3.3 million American adults.
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Chronic depression, also known as dysthymia or dysthymic disorder, is a form of low-grade depression which can last for several years.
From the psychcentral.com
In a population-based study 4,181 individuals were assessed for the presence of dysthymic disorder and depression, utilizing the Composite International Diagnostic Interview.
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The IMPACT participants were 1,800 adults 60 and older with major depression or dysthymic disorder from 18 primary care clinics, affiliated with eight health-care organizations in the United States.