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Published Online: 1992, pp. 1–158

The Clinical Spectrum of So-called “Minor” Depressions

Hagop S. Akiskal, M.D., and Richard E. Weise, M.Ed.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 46, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1992.46.1.9

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This selective review of recent clinical research on neurotic depressive and dysthymic disorders observed in psychiatric settings reveals that, far from being “minor,” they typically begin early in life against a familial background loaded with mood disorders, and are often complicated by superimposed major depressive—and even hypomanic—episodes, fluctuating or continued symptomatic chronicity, impaired leisure functions, conjugal conflicts, and even suicide.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 46 • Number 1 • 1992, pp. 1–158

Pages: 9 - 22

PubMed: 1543256

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Published in print: 1992, pp. 1–158

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Hagop S. Akiskal, M.D.

Senior Science Advisor on Affective and Related Disorders, NIMH.

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Richard E. Weise, M.Ed.

Project Officer, Mood, Anxiety and Personality Disorders Research Branch, NIMH.

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The opinions expressed in this paper are the authors’ only, and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Institute of Mental Health.

Mailing address: NIMH, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 10C-24, Rockville, MD 20857.

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The Clinical Spectrum of So-called “Minor” Depressions

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