ICD-11 code : 6A72;
Preferred Label : Dysthymic disorder;
ICD-11 definition : Dysthymic disorder is characterized by a persistent depressive mood (i.e., lasting
2 years or more), for most of the day, for more days than not. In children and adolescents
depressed mood can manifest as pervasive irritability.The depressed mood is accompanied
by additional symptoms such as markedly diminished interest or pleasure in activities,
reduced concentration and attention or indecisiveness, low self-worth or excessive
or inappropriate guilt, hopelessness about the future, disturbed sleep or increased
sleep, diminished or increased appetite, or low energy or fatigue. During the first
2 years of the disorder, there has never been a 2-week period during which the number
and duration of symptoms were sufficient to meet the diagnostic requirements for a
Depressive Episode. There is no history of Manic, Mixed, or Hypomanic Episodes.;
ICD-11 synonym : Dysthymia;
ICD-11 inclusion : persistent depression; depressive personality; chronic depression; Depressive personality disorder; hypothymic personality disorder; nervous depression; persistent depressive disorder; chronic depressive disorder; Dysthymia;
Origin ID : 810797047;
UMLS CUI : C0013415;
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Dysthymic disorder is characterized by a persistent depressive mood (i.e., lasting
2 years or more), for most of the day, for more days than not. In children and adolescents
depressed mood can manifest as pervasive irritability.The depressed mood is accompanied
by additional symptoms such as markedly diminished interest or pleasure in activities,
reduced concentration and attention or indecisiveness, low self-worth or excessive
or inappropriate guilt, hopelessness about the future, disturbed sleep or increased
sleep, diminished or increased appetite, or low energy or fatigue. During the first
2 years of the disorder, there has never been a 2-week period during which the number
and duration of symptoms were sufficient to meet the diagnostic requirements for a
Depressive Episode. There is no history of Manic, Mixed, or Hypomanic Episodes.
