Facts and Ideas from Anywhere (From the Editor) (Editorial‪)‬

DYSTHYMIA The word was new to me, but according to Melinda Beck, who summarized several articles in medical journals for The Wall Street Journal, it is when someone has a dark mood on most days for at least 2 years (1-3). Persistent feelings of hopelessness, irritability, low self-esteem, and low energy are among its signs and symptoms. Even mild depression that is unrelenting can have severe consequences for work, family, and social life, as well as a high risk for suicide.