mood disorder
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Any of a group of psychiatric disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder, characterized by a pervasive disturbance of mood.
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Also called affective disorder
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Dr Heggie said Mr Pearson was discharged into police custody after being assessed by a psychiatrist who found no evidence of a mood disorder or psychotic illness.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
In other words, there was no way to be certain on the basis of the studies whether the observed health problems were caused by SSRIs, the underlying mood disorder or some other factor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
In 2022 the committee in charge of the DSM restored the diagnosis of unspecified mood disorder for conditions that don’t fully meet the standards of depression or bipolar.
From Slate • Sep. 29, 2024
Bipolar disorder is a debilitating mood disorder characterized by recurring episodes of mania and depression.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024
There were also signs that my grandfather may have suffered from a mood disorder.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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