 Key features of depression and its management in general practice. |
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"..I'm not like other people.." |
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1. Dysthymic disorder is associated with an increased risk of major depression. |
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2. Dysthymic disorder is associated with an increased family history of major depression and bipolar disorders. |
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3. Dysthymic disorder may lead to major depression decades later. |
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4. People with dysthymic disorder return to normal functioning after an episode of major depression. |
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5. People with dysthymic disorder commonly suffer multiple episodes of major depression. |
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2. Dysthymic disorder is associated with an increased family history of major depression and bipolar disorders.
Author's answer: True
Although not part of the formal definition of dysthymic disorder, the family history is often replete with both major depression and bipolar disorders. This is one of the more robust findings supporting a link between dysthymic disorder and primary mood disorders.