Concept
What are mood disorders?
Health Education Health 100 Version 3 / Mood Disorders
"Major mood disorders include depression, bipolar disorder, and dysthymic disorder. Depression is a long-term illness that is more serious than a temporary period of sadness, while bipolar disorder involves shifts between depressive and manic episodes. These disorders can interfere substantially with daily responsibilities and usually require treatment."
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