It is suggested that chronic stressor experiences or stressors encountered early in life lead to the phenotypic neurochemical alterations, which then favor the development of the dysthymic state.

A better recognition and understanding of dysthymic subtypes and their respective place in the affective spectrum will increase the proportion of people that may benefit from targeted treatments.

Double depression is a complication of a psychiatric illness called dysthymic disorder, or dysthymia. Dysthymia is a chronic, depressed mood accompanied by just one or two other symptoms of ...

Atypical depression (also called atypical depressive disorder) can be an additional feature or type of major depression or dysthymic disorder (a mild, long-lasting form of depression). People with ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Dysthymic disorder' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.