DSM 5 Criteria for Persistent Depressive Disorder

Cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy are among the most effective treatment approaches for PDD, often in conjunction with medication.

Regular aerobic exercises, such as walking, running, or swimming, have been shown to help reduce depressive symptoms and improve mood.

You can be diagnosed when depressive symptoms persist for most of the day, more days than not, for at least two years in adults and one year in children and adolescents, alongside other DSM-5 criteria.