Mood disorders are a class of mental health disorders that refer primarily to disturbances in a person’s mood.
Mood disorders can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, race, religion or economic class. These forms of mental health conditions impact an individual’s ability to function optimally, affecting their social relationships, their work or education, their physical health and their behaviour.
Mood disorders can be caused by various factors, such as a family history of mood disorders, trauma, or situations that occur in one’s life, such as loss of a job, being bullied, a breakup or a death of a loved one.
Common types of Mood Disorders include Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Dysthymia and Depression Triggered due to Medical Conditions