A mood disorder is a mental health condition that primarily affects a person's persistent emotional state. Mood disorders can dramatically impact daily functioning and quality of life. The two main categories are depressive disorders and bipolar disorders.
Depressive disorders involve prolonged feelings of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness, and loss of interest. This includes major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and seasonal affective disorder. Symptoms may include:
Bipolar disorders involve cycles of high energy with manic episodes contrasting with lows of depression. This includes bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia. Common symptoms are:
Effective treatment for mood disorders often includes medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle changes, social support, education, and coping strategies training.
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