Journal of Depression and Anxiety
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-1044
ISSN: 2167-1044
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, , USA
Perspective
Advances in Understanding Mood Disorders Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies
Author(s): Sophia Bennett*
Mood disorders encompass a diverse group of mental health conditions characterized by persistent disturbances in emotional state that significantly affect daily functioning, interpersonal relationships, occupational performance and overall quality of life. Unlike temporary emotional fluctuations that occur in response to everyday experiences, mood disorders involve prolonged alterations in mood that interfere with cognitive, behavioral and physiological processes. These conditions affect individuals across all age groups and represent a substantial public health concern due to their high prevalence, recurrent nature and association with disability worldwide. Mood disorders include several diagnostic categories, with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), Bipolar I Disorder (BD-I), Bipolar II Disorder (BD-II) and cyclothymic disorder being among the most.. View More»