Citation

Jancar J, Gunaratne IJ. Br. J. Psychiatry 1994; 164(5): 691-693.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Royal College of Psychiatry)

DOI

10.1192/bjp.164.5.691

PMID

7921726

Abstract

Two cases of dysthymia in mentally handicapped patients are described. The absence of publications on dysthymia in the mentally handicapped is noted. The importance of early diagnosis and treatment with advanced antidepressants and psychotherapy is emphasised.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Aged; Antidepressive Agents; Chronic Disease; Combined Modality Therapy; Comorbidity; Depressive Disorder; Electroconvulsive Therapy; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Intellectual Disability; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Admission; Suicide, Attempted