Which disorder is a less severe but chronic form of depression?

Question

Major depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Persistent depressive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder

Answer 1

The disorder that is a less severe but chronic form of depression is Persistent depressive disorder (also known as dysthymia). It is characterized by a depressed mood lasting for at least two years, but the symptoms are typically less severe than those of major depressive disorder.