mood disorder
noun
: any of several psychological disorders (such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder) characterized by abnormalities of emotional state
called also affective disorder
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Christiane Gelitz, Scientific American, 7 Feb. 2025
Over time, high levels of cortisol in the body have been linked to a laundry list of health problems, including heart problems, bone loss, weight gain, and mood disorders.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
It's been studied for its use in heart disease, type 2 diabetes, mood disorders, sleep, and migraine.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil, the first line of medical therapy for these mood disorders, induce symptom improvement in only half of those people taking them and place only a third into remission.
—Kara Margolis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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Christiane Gelitz, Scientific American, 7 Feb. 2025
Over time, high levels of cortisol in the body have been linked to a laundry list of health problems, including heart problems, bone loss, weight gain, and mood disorders.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
It's been studied for its use in heart disease, type 2 diabetes, mood disorders, sleep, and migraine.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil, the first line of medical therapy for these mood disorders, induce symptom improvement in only half of those people taking them and place only a third into remission.
—Kara Margolis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Mood disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood%20disorder. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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