Mood Disorders
From Cross the Hurdles
Mood is a persistent emotional state. Mood disorders are characterized by a disturbance in the regulation of mood, behavior, and affect. Mood disorders affect about 10% of the population. Everyone experiences “highs” and “lows” in life, but people with mood disorders experience them with greater intensity and for longer periods of time than most people. Basically there two types of mood disorders:
Mood disorders respond to two major forms of treatment, biogenic and psychotheraputic. The best approach is usually a combination of the two.
