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What Is a Mood Disorder?

Also called affective disorders, mood disorders relate to a psychological disturbance in a persons ability to regulate their mood. Two of the most common mood disorders are depression and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness. The links below will take you to the main page devoted to each disorder, where you will find informative articles and other helpful information.

 

 

Depression 101

This mental disorder can slow you down in every respect, impacting the way you eat and sleep, feel about yourself, and life in general.

More than a passing mood, depression involves the body, mood, and thoughts, and without treatment, symptoms of depression can last for months or years.

 

 

Bipolar Disorder(Manic Depressive Illness)

Bipolar Disorder is a debilitating mental disorder that brutally swings it sufferers from manic hihs to depressive lows. This site will soon offer an array of articles and book reviews regarding this disorder (also called manic depression). Until then, see the following links for helpful information.

 

 

WARNING!!!This website is for informational purposes only, it is not intended as a substitute for psychiatric evaluation or professional counseling. If you are in need of help, please see a mental health professional, not a computer.

 

 

 

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