Things Everyone Should Know About Dysthymic Disorder

Prevention

While there is no real way to prevent dysthymic disorder, early intervention and patient education are the best tools to prevent negative health outcomes and increase quality of life. Since the disorder often begins in childhood, it is especially important for parents to observe their children for psychosomatic symptoms of depression. These include trouble sleeping and interpersonal dysfunction. What could be perceived as shyness or trouble adjusting to a new bed could be indicative of the effects of stress on a child's developing brain. Fostering an environment of communication, and learning constructive forms of coping and problem solving, can also reduce rates of comorbidity and mortality.