Persistent mood [affective] disorders (F34)
Mental and behavioural disorders (F01–F99)
Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39)
F34 Persistent mood [affective] disorders
- F34.0 Cyclothymic disorder
- F34.1 Dysthymic disorder
F34.8 Other persistent mood [affective] disorders
- F34.81 Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
- F34.89 Other specified persistent mood disorders
- F34.9 Persistent mood [affective] disorder, unspecified
Persistent mood [affective] disorders (F34)
Clinical Terms
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Cyclothymic Disorder
An affective disorder characterized by periods of depression and hypomania. These may be separated by periods of normal mood.
Dysthymic Disorder
Chronically depressed mood that occurs for most of the day more days than not for at least 2 years. The required minimum duration in children to make this diagnosis is 1 year. During periods of depressed mood, at least 2 of the following additional symptoms are present: poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions, and feelings of hopelessness. (DSM-IV)