Major Depressive Disorder-Chronic Subtype and Dysthymia have been combined into the new diagnosis of __________________ in the DSM-5.
A)Persistent Depressive Disorder
B)Major Depressive Disorder
C)Bipolar I Disorder
D)Premenstrual Depressive Disorder

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In the DSM-5, Major Depressive Disorder-Chronic Subtype and Dysthymia have been combined into the new diagnosis of Persistent Depressive Disorder, which includes both chronic major depressive episodes and dysthymia symptoms persisting for at least two years. Bipolar I Disorder and Premenstrual Depressive Disorder are separate diagnoses in the DSM-5.

Major Depressive Disorder-Chronic Subtype and Dysthymia Have Been Combined into the New