Condition

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

A one-page care plan for patients with Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia), covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Education & Expectations, Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose, Prevention & Protection

    • I know this is a treatable health condition, not a personal weakness.
    • I understand genes, life stress, and other health problems may play a role.
    • I make a safety plan with my team, including warning signs and people to contact.
    • If self-harm is a concern, I ask a trusted person to help secure medicines and firearms.
  2. Education & Expectations

    4 points, for partners

  3. Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers

    4 points, for partners

  4. Consistency

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    4 points, for partners

  6. Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

See the full plan

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.

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