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-Dysthymia or also know as Persistent
Depressive Disorder (PDD) is a continuous
long-term form of depression, an illness
that involves the body, mood and thoughts.
-Such mental disorders as depression can led suicide.
Nearly 800,000 suicides occurred worldwide in 2015,
with men about twice as likely to commit suicide as women.
(Source: Goals 3, Progress & Info 2017, Suistainable Development Goal)
