Mood Disorders

A group of mental health illnesses known as mood disorders include severe and persistent disruptions in an individual's emotional state. These conditions have an impact on a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior; they frequently cause distress and make daily living challenging.

• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

At least two weeks of enduring melancholy, despair, and a diminished interest or enjoyment in the majority of activities. It frequently manifests as exhaustion, changes in appetite, and trouble focusing.

•  Bipolar Disorder

Signifies sharp fluctuations in mood, ranging from lows (depression) to highs (mania or hypomania). Energy, activity levels, and judgment can all be impacted by these mood swings.

• Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder)

A low-grade, chronic depression that lasts for two years or longer. People may go about their daily lives feeling continuously depressed or uninspired.

• Cyclothymic Disorder

A less severe type of bipolar disorder that causes disruptions but doesn't fully fit the diagnostic criteria. It involves periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms that alternate.