| Prevalence |
In a given year, 2% of Americans have persistent depressive disorder. |
| Comorbidity |
Compared to people with MDD, those with persistent depressive disorder are more likely to have at least one other psychological disorder, particularly an anxiety disorder or substance use disorder. |
| Onset |
This disorder tends to emerge earlier than MDD. |
| Course |
The course of persistent depressive disorder is, by its nature, chronic; symptoms are less likely to fully resolve than with an MDE. |
| Gender Differences |
Boys and girls are equally likely to develop persistent depressive disorder. In adulthood, women are two to three times more likely than men to develop persistent depressive disorder. |
| Source: The source for information is American Psychiatric Association, 2013. |