: any of several psychological disorders (such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder) characterized by abnormalities of emotional state
called alsoaffective disorder
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Recent Examples on the WebThe loss of a job during the Great Recession increased the risk of a mood disorder in the U.S. by 22%, according to a study released last year by researchers at the University of Alberta that examined the available literature on the subject. Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 June 2022 Seasonal depression is a mood disorder with a pattern. Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 22 June 2022 One in five entrepreneurs is dealing with a mood disorder, to say nothing of addiction, substance abuse, narcissistic personality disorder, borderline personality. Wsj Staff, WSJ, 22 May 2022 The numbers are even higher in Trumbull County, where Keyes said 1,200 to 1,800 developed a mood disorder, some 2,700 to 4,100 suffered an anxiety disorder, and as many as 1,200 children faced their own substance abuse issue. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 10 May 2022 Light therapy is one of the go-to treatments for seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—a type of seasonal mood disorder that leaves people feeling lonely, depressed, or isolated and typically strikes during the cold, dark winter months. Sarah Klein, Health.com, 5 Nov. 2021 Billy, who struggles with a mood disorder and was psychologically abused by his father, relies on escapist storytelling and alcohol to dull his pain. Leah Tyler, ajc, 25 Apr. 2022 Perinatal depression is a mood disorder that occurs during the perinatal period, which includes pregnancy and up to a year after giving birth, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Korin Miller, Health.com, 12 Apr. 2022 The law defines postpartum depression as a mood disorder that strikes many women during pregnancy and up to a year after delivery. Robert Mccoppin, chicagotribune.com, 4 Apr. 2022 See More