mood disorder

noun

|Updated on: 21 Jul 2018

Definition of mood disorder

: any of several psychological disorders (such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder) characterized by abnormalities of emotional state — called also affective disorder

Recent Examples of mood disorder from the Web

In a study published in ScienceDirect earlier this year, Adair and others found that 48 percent of those surveyed in the Game Quitters community reported some history of mood disorders.

— amelia nierenberg, BostonGlobe.com, "Diagnosis of ‘gaming disorder’ sparks debate," 4 July 2018
Lithium, which can be prescribed to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or other mood disorder symptoms, can instead make users sweat too much.

— anna groves, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Meds leave mentally ill vulnerable during rising temps, so take care with the Milwaukee-area heat wave," 29 June 2018
When their circadian systems are out of whack, people are at higher risk for diabetes, obesity, cancer, and mood disorders.

— stacey burling, Philly.com, "The era of circadian lighting in health care is dawning," 27 June 2018
The findings are consistent with research indicating a link between sleep disruptions and mood disorders.

— mark lieber, CNN, "Maintaining a daily rhythm is important for mental health, study suggests," 15 May 2018
According to the Department of Health, Bedoya entered a five-year monitoring agreement with PRN in 2012 after being diagnosed with cocaine and alcohol dependence and mood disorder.

— david j. neal, miamiherald, "The doctor crashed with drugs and underage hookers, cops say. He might lose his license," 10 June 2018
The link between bipolar and other mood disorders and creativity has long been studied.

— kate thayer, chicagotribune.com, "Bipolar 'is not a death sentence:' Art exhibit aims to reduce stigma," 16 May 2018
Pitt, who testified that Jones had anxiety and mood disorders and symptoms of a paranoid personality, was killed Thursday.

— crimesider staff, CBS News, "Possible intended target in Ariz. murder spree: “I knew what the connection was"," 6 June 2018
In a study published last month in the Lancet Psychiatry, scientists at the University of Glasgow found that disrupted circadian rhythms also heighten the risk of mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder.

— robert lee hotz, WSJ, "Can Research on Astronauts Lead to a Good Night’s Sleep on Earth?," 4 June 2018

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First Known Use of mood disorder

1969

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Medical Dictionary

mood disorder

noun

medical Definition of mood disorder

: any of several psychological disorders characterized by abnormalities of emotional state and including especially major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder — called also affective disorder