Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment.

. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:27 Causes of persistent depressive disorder 1:59 Symptoms of persistent depressive disorder 2:41 Diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder 3:44 Treatment of persistent depressive disorder A persistent depressive disorder is a long term form of depression. • Also known and dysthymia, persistent depressive disorder is less severe than major depression but more serious and is longer-lasting in duration. • A persistent depressive disorder is characterized by a continuous feeling of hopelessness and sadness. • These feelings might make you lose interest in normal daily activities, feel inadequate, lack productivity, and have an overall feeling of low self-esteem. • A persistent depressive disorder may significantly interfere with your daily activities, relationships, work, and school. • The disorder may begin in childhood, adolescence, and even adulthood, and is common in females than males. • PDD may also occur alongside som