Persistent depressive depressive disorder is defined by having major depressive disorder for at least 2 years
A. Depressed mood for most of the day for at least 2 years
B. Presence of ≥2 of the following:
Poor appetitie or overeating
Insomnia or hypersomnia
Low energy or fatigue
Low self esteem
Poor concentration or difficulty making decisions
Feelings of hopelessness
C. Has never been without (A. or B.) for more than 2 months at a time
D. Criteria for mood disorder has been present for 2 years
E. Has never been a manic or hypomanic episode
Symptoms are not attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or another medical condition and not better explained by a psychotic disorder or delusional disorder.
Symptoms only need to be present for 1 year in children and adults