The diagnostic criteria for persistent depressive disorder are that you have depressive symptoms for more than two years that do not subside more than 60 days. https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/805
It’s actually worse in some ways than major depression, and often includes episodes of major depression. The prognosis is worse; it’s often undiagnosed; and it’s poorly studied.
The diagnostic criteria for persistent depressive disorder are that you have depressive symptoms for more than two years that do not subside more than 60 days. https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/805
It’s actually worse in some ways than major depression, and often includes episodes of major depression. The prognosis is worse; it’s often undiagnosed; and it’s poorly studied.