 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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3. Dysthymic disorder may lead to major depression decades later.
Author's answer: True
Dysthymic disorder usually precedes superimposed major depressive episodes by years or even decades.