Question : In the context of mood disorders, what is dysthymia?
Option 1: A severe form of depression
Option 2: A mild but chronic form of depression
Option 3: A type of bipolar disorder
Option 4: A mood disorder characterized by hallucinations
Correct Answer: A mild but chronic form of depression
Solution : Dysthymia, now known as persistent depressive disorder, is a mild but chronic form of depression. Individuals with dysthymia experience a consistently low mood for most of the day, more days than not, for at least two years.