Which account of history and symptoms is most consistent with dysthymia?
a. Depressed mood for 2 weeks; anhedonia; feelings of worthlessness
b. Delusions of guilt and poverty; weight loss; agitation beginning 3 weeks ago
c. Depressed mood for 3 months; suicidal ruminations; hypersomnia; sullen affect
d. Depressed for 3 years; poor concentration; anhedonia; low self-esteem; indecision
D
Dysthymia is a depressive disorder marked by chronicity. The depression must have been present more than 50% of the time for at least 2 years. The other options describe major depression and psychotic depression.
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