Mood Disorders

There are many mood disorders, sometimes called affective disorders - medical conditions that are associated with fluctuations in the chemistry of the brain and body - that require the clinical care of a psychiatrist or other mental health professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

• Overview of Mood Disorders

• Bipolar Disorder (see Manic Depression / Bipolar Disorder)

• Depression and Suicide

• Dysthymia

• Major Depression

• Manic Depression / Bipolar Disorder

• Seasonal Affective Disorder

If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please visit the Mental Health Disorders Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.

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