title: Dysthymia and mental handicap.
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.
authors.affiliation: Stoke Park Hospital, Stapleton, Bristol.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jancar
authors.forename: I J
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Gunaratne
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D015897:Comorbidity; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010343:Patient Admission; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents