Mood disorders
Prolonged, disturbed emotional state that affects almost all of a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Mood Disorders
Emotional extremes of mood disorders come in two principle forms;
Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Major depression
Major depressive disorder
Marked by at least two weeks of continually being in a bad mood, having no interest in anything, and getting no pleasure from activities
Four of the following symptoms: problems eating, sleeping, thinking, concentrating, or making decisions; lacking energy; thinking about suicide; feeling worthless or guilty
15% of depressed people will commit suicide