Mood Disorders

Mood can be described as a feeling that is experienced within us. It can impact various aspects of our thoughts and behaviors. Mood disorders are defined by significant difficulties in emotions. When someone has significant lows in mood, it is called depression. When a person has significant elevations in mood, it is called mania. Mood disorders have been broadly categorized as depressive disorders and bipolar spectrum disorders. In children, persistent irritability with severe outburst may fall under the category of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.

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