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What are the three main groups of mood disorders?
What are the three main groups of mood disorders?
What can cause substance-induced mood disorders?
What can cause substance-induced mood disorders?
What are some potential treatments for mood disorders caused by mitochondrial dysfunction or mitochondrial diseases?
What are some potential treatments for mood disorders caused by mitochondrial dysfunction or mitochondrial diseases?
What is the prevalence of depressive symptoms in recent generations compared to individuals from older generations?
What is the prevalence of depressive symptoms in recent generations compared to individuals from older generations?
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What was the most common reason for hospitalization among children aged 1-17 years in the United States in 2011?
What was the most common reason for hospitalization among children aged 1-17 years in the United States in 2011?
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What is the relationship between mood disorders and creativity?
What is the relationship between mood disorders and creativity?
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What are the two self-report measures used to diagnose mood disorders?
What are the two self-report measures used to diagnose mood disorders?
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What is the role of sex differences in stress-responsive neuroendocrine function in stress-related mood disorders?
What is the role of sex differences in stress-responsive neuroendocrine function in stress-related mood disorders?
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What is the top principal diagnosis for Medicaid super-utilizers in the United States in 2012?
What is the top principal diagnosis for Medicaid super-utilizers in the United States in 2012?
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Study Notes
Overview of Mood Disorders
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Mood disorders are a group of mental and behavioral disorders characterized by a disturbance in the person's mood.
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There are seven groups of mood disorders, including abnormally elevated mood, depressed mood, and moods that cycle between mania and depression.
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An individual may have more than one mood disorder, and mood disorders may also be substance-induced or occur in response to a medical condition.
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Mood disorders can be classified as substance-induced if their etiology can be traced to the direct physiologic effects of a psychoactive drug or other chemical substance.
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Alcohol and benzodiazepines can cause both depression and mania.
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Mood disorders may be caused by genetic factors or by a predictable response to certain types of life occurrences.
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Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with stress-related mood disorders, and sex differences in stress-responsive neuroendocrine function may play a role.
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Different types of treatments are available for mood disorders, such as therapy and medications.
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Major depressive disorder medications usually include antidepressants, and bipolar disorder medications can consist of antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, anticonvulsants, and/or lithium.
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Lithium has been proven to reduce suicide and all causes of mortality in people with mood disorders.
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N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR), S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), creatine monohydrate (CM), and melatonin could be potential treatment options for mood disorders caused by mitochondrial dysfunction or mitochondrial diseases.
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There are different types of depression scales used to determine treatment, including self-report scales, clinical rating scales, and scales for depression symptoms that apply to the general population.Mood Disorders: Epidemiology and Research
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The PHQ-9 and the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) are self-report measures used to diagnose mood disorders.
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Women are twice as likely to develop certain mood disorders, such as major depression, than men.
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The prevalence of depressive symptoms has increased by 6% in recent generations compared to individuals from older generations.
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In 2011, mood disorders were the most common reason for hospitalization among children aged 1-17 years in the United States, with approximately 112,000 stays.
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Mood disorders were the top principal diagnosis for Medicaid super-utilizers in the United States in 2012.
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A study of 18 states found that mood disorders accounted for the highest number of hospital readmissions among Medicaid patients and the uninsured.
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In 2012, mood and other behavioral health disorders were the most common diagnoses for Medicaid-covered and uninsured hospital stays in the United States.
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A study conducted in 1988 to 1994 among young American adults estimated lifetime prevalence based on six mood measures.
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Kay Redfield Jamison and others have explored the possible links between mood disorders and creativity.
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It has been proposed that a "ruminating personality type may contribute to both [mood disorders] and art."
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The relationship between depression and creativity appears to be especially strong among poets.
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There is a link between mood disorders and creativity.
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How much do you know about mood disorders? Test your knowledge with our quiz! Learn about the different types of mood disorders, their causes, and potential treatment options. Discover interesting facts about the prevalence of mood disorders and their relationship with creativity. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in mental health or studying psychology.
