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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High sugar intake also promotes inflammation, which may be associated with mood disorder development.19
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Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
In the long-term, symptoms can include high blood pressure, joint and muscle pain, headache, abdominal pain, memory issues, mood disorders and reproductive issues, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, some people have only seen mood disorders portrayed in film or television.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Without the proper resources, depression and mood disorders can continue to linger.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
In the long-term, symptoms can include high blood pressure, joint and muscle pain, headache, abdominal pain, memory issues, mood disorders and reproductive issues, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
Unfortunately, some people have only seen mood disorders portrayed in film or television.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Without the proper resources, depression and mood disorders can continue to linger.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Mood disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood%20disorder. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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