Mood Disorders
Mood Disorders refer to a category of mental health concerns that are characterized by issues related to mood.
These include the various presentations of depression (from Major Depressive Disorder to Dysthymia) as well as the bipolar disorders (including Bipolar I, II, and Cyclothymia). Also included in this category is Seasonal Affective Disorder. According to The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly 10% of the United States' population meet the criteria to be diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or Major Depression each year. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), upwards of 20% of people will struggle with a mood disorder at some point in their life. Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with a mood disorder. Common symptoms of mood disorders include significant changes in sleep, appetite, activity level, attention and concentration; feelings of guilt, worthlessness; fatigue or loss of energy; suicidal thoughts; etc. Some people experience psychotic symptoms in relation to a mood disorder. The diagnostic criteria varies greatly dependent on the diagnosis. If you are concerned that you or a loved one may have a mood disorder, you should be assessed by your doctor and/or a mental health professional. Mood disorders are treatable - typically with a combination of psychotropic medications and therapy.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/prevalence/any-mood-disorder-among-adults.shtml
http://www.psychguides.com/guides/mood-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-effect/
These include the various presentations of depression (from Major Depressive Disorder to Dysthymia) as well as the bipolar disorders (including Bipolar I, II, and Cyclothymia). Also included in this category is Seasonal Affective Disorder. According to The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly 10% of the United States' population meet the criteria to be diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder or Major Depression each year. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), upwards of 20% of people will struggle with a mood disorder at some point in their life. Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with a mood disorder. Common symptoms of mood disorders include significant changes in sleep, appetite, activity level, attention and concentration; feelings of guilt, worthlessness; fatigue or loss of energy; suicidal thoughts; etc. Some people experience psychotic symptoms in relation to a mood disorder. The diagnostic criteria varies greatly dependent on the diagnosis. If you are concerned that you or a loved one may have a mood disorder, you should be assessed by your doctor and/or a mental health professional. Mood disorders are treatable - typically with a combination of psychotropic medications and therapy.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/prevalence/any-mood-disorder-among-adults.shtml
http://www.psychguides.com/guides/mood-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-effect/