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Explain the term mood disorder.
Write a brief note on the following:
Mood disorder
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Solution 1
- A psychological disorder in which the individuals experience swings in their emotional states that are more extreme and prolonged than most people.
- Individuals with this disorder experience higher highs and lower lows, spending more time in these emotional states than most people do.
Solution 2
A mood disorder is a mental health condition where a person experiences extreme or long-lasting changes in mood. These moods can be too high (as in mania) or too low (as in depression), and they affect how a person thinks, feels, and functions in daily life.
Common types of mood disorders include:
- Depression: persistent sadness, lack of energy, and loss of interest.
- Bipolar Disorder: shifts between episodes of depression and mania.
Mood disorders can interfere with work, relationships, and overall well-being, and they often need treatment like therapy or medication.
Solution 3
Mood disorders involve significant long-term mood changes. Mood disorders can be severe, chronic, and maladaptive, causing significant problems in personal, social, and occupational settings.
The two keywords in mood disorders are:
- Mania involves extreme and unreasonable feelings of excitement and happiness.
- Depression refers to intense melancholy or dejection.
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