Dysthymia, A Mild Dose of Depression Often Undiagnosed and Untreated

Researchers at the New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University recently analyzed government surveys of 43,000 Americans and found that those who fit the criteria for dysthymia were more likely to have physical and emotional problems and more likely to be on Medicaid or Social Security disability than those with acute depression. They were also less likely to work full time, according to the study in the Journal of Affective Disorders in December.
 
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