In the DSM-5, dysthymic disorder falls under the diagnosis _____.

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Dysthymic disorder is now classified as persistent depressive disorder in the DSM-5, which is a type of depressive disorder that involves chronic, low-grade depression lasting for two or more years. It is classified separately from major depression, which is characterized by more severe symptoms that significantly impair functioning. Unipolar depression is another term for major depressive disorder.

In the DSM-5, Dysthymic Disorder Falls Under the Diagnosis _____