While there are a lot of possible causes for a persistent "blah" mood, dysthymia, a form of depression, is one possibility. It is also known as dysthymic disorder and more recently as persistent depressive disorder. In this video, I review how dysthymia differs from major depression ("regular depression"). I discuss how it is diagnosed. I also emphasize the importance of regular primary care visits to be sure that other potential causes of similar symptoms are not missed. Finally, I discuss treatment options including psychotherapy (aka counseling or talk therapy) and/or antidepressant medication.

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I'm Dr. Jeff Knuppel, a psychiatrist (M.D.) with over 20 years of practice experience. I'm a licensed healthcare professional (physician) in Wisconsin, USA. My goal is to create helpful and interesting videos about mental health and self-improvement. If these topics interest you, please subscribe so that you don't miss any new videos when they are released. Thank you!

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