Mood Disorders
Often times people feel sad or annoyed and may say that they are in an irritable mood. This feeling is different that a mood disorder which affects a person’s everyday emotional state and quality of life. Approximately one in ten people ages 18 and older have mood disorders. These include depression and bipolar disorder and can increase a person’s risk of heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. Most people with mood disorders can lead productive with the proper treatment.
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Symptoms Of Mood Disorders
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"Tough times never last, but tough people do"
-ROBERT H. SCHULLER
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Helpful Links For Mood Disorders
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.
- National Alliance of Mental Illness - NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
- The American Psychiatric Association - An organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness.