Fiona has been mild to moderately depressed most of the time for at least two years. Although she is fatigued much of the time and does not take much interest in past pleasures, Fiona has not had any psychotic episodes nor experienced any mania. Fiona would most likely be diagnosed with a __________ disorder.

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Fiona's symptoms align with Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), previously known as dysthymia. This condition is characterized by a chronic state of depression lasting for at least two years in adults, without the occurrence of manic or psychotic episodes, which distinguishes it from bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder that might have more acute or severe episodes.

Fiona Has Been Mild to Moderately Depressed Most of the Time