In determining whether a client has dysthymic disorder or a major depressive disorder, which of these characteristics would be associated with the client who has dysthymic disorder?
a. The client feels depressed nearly all the time.
b. An actual physical imbalance is the cause.
c. It occurs more commonly than major depressive disorders.
d. It occurs more often in men than in women.
A
The client with dysthymic disorder is depressed all the time. To be diagnosed with dysthymic disorder, the client must experience a depressed mood for most of the day for more than two years and have at least two of the following symptoms: appetite disturbances, sleep disturbances, fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions, and feelings of hopelessness.
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