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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Protein deficiency can lead to a reduction in these neurotransmitters, potentially contributing to the development of mood disorders, such as depression.
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
For example, a 2023 study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that one type of the condition, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, was associated with significantly higher levels of mood disorders, including depression.
—Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
The mood disorder can also have physical symptoms, as well, including digestive issues and headaches.8 Another physical symptom that has been linked to depression is nocturnal leg cramps.5
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—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
Little was understood about her mental health, but many people on social media swiftly turned the tragedy into a cautionary tale about postpartum mood disorders.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
For example, a 2023 study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that one type of the condition, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, was associated with significantly higher levels of mood disorders, including depression.
—Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
The mood disorder can also have physical symptoms, as well, including digestive issues and headaches.8 Another physical symptom that has been linked to depression is nocturnal leg cramps.5
5.
—Laura Schober, Health, 8 Dec. 2024
Little was understood about her mental health, but many people on social media swiftly turned the tragedy into a cautionary tale about postpartum mood disorders.
—Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Mood disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood%20disorder. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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