Persistent Depressive Disorder has a ________ severity of symptoms and a________ duration than major depressive disorder.

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Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), previously known as dysthymic disorder, involves symptoms of depression that are less severe but longer lasting than Major Depressive Disorder. In PDD, symptoms must be present for at least 2 years, while in Major Depressive Disorder symptoms must be present for at least 2 weeks but can last for months or even years. Therefore, PDD has a lesser severity of symptoms but a longer duration than Major Depressive Disorder.

Persistent Depressive Disorder Has a ________ Severity of Symptoms and A________

Persistent Depressive Disorder Has a Severity of Symptoms and A