mood disorder
noun
: any of several psychological disorders (such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder) characterized by abnormalities of emotional state
called also affective disorder
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There are numerous therapies available to treat mood disorders and migraine.
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Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Studies show overuse of marijuana by youth with mood disorders leads to a rise in self-harm, suicide attempts and death.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
In fact, even some of the most productive people, who always achieve their goals can still suffer from the mood disorder.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Cinnamon supplements may be of particular concern for people who take medications processed by the liver, like those for diabetes, blood pressure, and mood disorders, according to Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 May 2025
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Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Studies show overuse of marijuana by youth with mood disorders leads to a rise in self-harm, suicide attempts and death.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
In fact, even some of the most productive people, who always achieve their goals can still suffer from the mood disorder.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Apr. 2025
Cinnamon supplements may be of particular concern for people who take medications processed by the liver, like those for diabetes, blood pressure, and mood disorders, according to Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 May 2025
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“Mood disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood%20disorder. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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