Mood Disorders

Mood Disorders

Mood disorders are a category of mental health conditions characterized by persistent disturbances in a person’s emotional state. They include conditions like major depressive disorder, characterized by prolonged and intense periods of low mood, and bipolar disorder, marked by alternating episodes of depression and mania or hypomania. Other mood disorders include cyclothymic disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, and persistent depressive disorder. These conditions often have a significant impact on a person’s daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. While the exact causes are complex and multifactorial, a combination of genetic, environmental, and neurobiological factors plays a role. Treatment typically involves therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes to stabilize mood and improve functioning.