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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Still, some are taken to help manage ADHD symptoms, especially when mood disorders are also present (this is called off-label use).
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Girls and women have, until recently, been underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other mood disorders that are symptoms of underlying ADHD.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
But scientists are now uncovering evidence of another early signal — mood disorders, like depression and bipolar disorder, that begin later in life.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2025
Research has shown that hearing impairment is often associated with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.
—Dr. Baibing Chen, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 26 June 2025
Girls and women have, until recently, been underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other mood disorders that are symptoms of underlying ADHD.
—New Atlas, 23 June 2025
But scientists are now uncovering evidence of another early signal — mood disorders, like depression and bipolar disorder, that begin later in life.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2025
Research has shown that hearing impairment is often associated with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety.
—Dr. Baibing Chen, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mood disorder
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“Mood disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood%20disorder. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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