Mood disorders include depressive disorders and bipolar disorders. These types of psychiatric disorders affect a person’s emotions and may cause severe lows, called depression, and highs, called mania ...

An analysis of major depressive disorder, covering diagnostic criteria, prevalence statistics across demographics, and ...

Researchers from Denmark have uncovered strong evidence that depression often appears years before Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. The team, led by first author Christopher Rohde, analyzed ...

Where mood disorders can cause temporary or fluctuating changes in mood, personality disorders cause symptoms that remain consistent over time and across a range of situations. For example, bipolar ...

Supplements have gained popularity in recent years, with many people relying on these complementary treatments to support their physical and mental health. Mood disorders, such as anxiety and ...

Hone Health reports that seasonal affective disorder may be influenced by hormone imbalances, affecting mood and energy ...

Much has been written about undiagnosed ADHD in adults. All too often, patients have suffered for decades and may have been treated for comorbid conditions first, including depression, anxiety, ...

Many women experience the “baby blues” after giving birth. However, if your symptoms persist or get worse, you're not alone. An estimated 15 to 20 percent of new mothers suffer from postpartum (after ...

When prescription depression drugs fall short in efficacy, there’s an off-label way to help them work better: add-on doses of thyroid hormone. Clinicians have long known about this approach and some ...

"Mood disorders, including bipolar disease and depression, should not be prohibitive for weight-loss surgery."—Mowoh et al., Surgery, April 2024 For many people, the most effective treatment for ...

Don't let January get you down. These small changes can help you feel brighter despite the dark days of winter.

Omega-3 fatty acids may be a helpful add-on therapy for people taking antidepressants for mood disorders, but are not a standalone treatment for mental health conditions ...