Dysthymia as a less known form of depression: clinical picture and treatment

Czech version

Authors: M. Hrdlička ^1,2
Authors‘ workplace: Dětská psychiatrická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha ¹; Psychologický ústav FF MU, Brno ²
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2021; 76 (2): 119-123.
Category: Review

Overview

A review paper presents current knowledge on dysthymia, a milder chronic form of depression. It summarizes the clinical picture and etiology of the disorder. In a pharmacotherapeutic part, it describes recommended drugs for the management of dysthymia including moclobemide, amisulpride, imipramine, sertraline, paroxetine, fluoxetine, escitalopram, bupropion, and venlafaxine. The review is supplemented by a short overview of psychotherapeutic possibilities.

Keywords:

dysthymia – depression – antidepressants – SSRI – amisulpride – psychotherapy

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