affective disorder

American  

noun

Psychiatry.

1. any mental disorder, as depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or cyclothymia, in which a major disturbance of feelings or emotions is predominant.

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affective disorder British  

noun

1. any mental disorder, such as depression or mania, that is characterized by abnormal disturbances of mood

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affective disorder Scientific  

/ ə-fĕk′tĭv /

1. See mood disorder

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affective disorder

The inquest heard that Maria Morris, who worked as a teaching assistant, had bi-polar affective disorder.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025

Mental health professionals have long suggested exercise as one of the best interventions when it comes to fighting depression, anxiety or seasonal affective disorder.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2023

Subsequent studies in humans established connections between carbohydrates and mood, especially in relation to obesity, depression and seasonal affective disorder.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2023

Recently disclosed documents contradicted Mr. Sneed’s testimony about whether he had been treated by a psychiatrist, and they appeared to show that he had been diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder.

From New York Times ● May 5, 2023

In 2021, The Times spoke to experts about mental health tips to survive the season of less sunlight and seasonal affective disorder with your mental health intact.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2022