Chap. 7 - dysthymic disorder Flashcards
1
Q
About __%, or __ million Americans are (or will be) afflicted with dysthymic disorder.
A
6%, or 11 million
2
Q
Folks with dysthymic disorder have an _____ risk of developing MDD.
A
Increased
3
Q
__ - __% of those with dysthymic disorder will develop MDD.
A
15- 25%
4
Q
Dysthymia before age 21 results in a whopping __% risk rate of developing MDD.
A
75%
5
Q
Which gender is 2-3 times more likely to develop dysthymic disorder?
A
Women
6
Q
Dysthymic disorder is more _____, less _____, than MDD
A
More chronic, less acute
7
Q
“I’ve had a depressed mood more often than not for at least 2 years,” said the patient who is now diagnosed with…
A
Dysthymic disorder
8
Q
A child must be down more often than not for __ year to be diagnosed with dysthymic disorder.
A
One year
