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Early Onset Dysthymic Disorder in Children and Adolescents: Clinical Implications and Future Directions
Vicky Flory1, Alasdair L A Vance2, Peter Birleson2
1Department of Psychology, Australian Catholic University, St Patrick's Campus, Locked Bag 4115, Fitzroy MDC, Victoria 3065, Australia.
Abstract:
Early onset dysthymic disorder (EODD) is a serious psychiatric disorder that is associated with impaired social and relationship functioning, comorbid psychiatric conditions, a chronic course and increased risk for adult affective disorders. Unlike major depressive disorder (MDD) in childhood, which has been the focus of ongoing research, EODD has been relatively neglected in clinical practice and research. This paper reviews and evaluates EODD research findings and outlines pertinent clinical and research implications.
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