mood disorder

Introduction

A grouping of psychiatric conditions that have as a central feature a disturbance in mood (usually profound sadness or apathy, euphoria, or irritability). These disorders may be episodic or chronic.

Notes

• loneliness & probably other mood disorders hurt both physical & psychological health
• subjective well-being is associated with beneficial health outcomes

More general terms

• mental disorder

More specific terms

• adjustment disorder
• affective disorder
• anger
• depression
• dysthymia
• mania (manic state)
• premenstrual syndrome (PMS); premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)