{"id":53396,"date":"2020-11-04T09:39:06","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T09:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=53396"},"modified":"2023-06-30T04:52:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T04:52:00","slug":"affective-disorders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/affective-disorders\/","title":{"rendered":"Affective disorders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A group of severe mental illnesses characterized by unusually deep moods, especially deep depression.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A disorder in which mood change or disturbance is the primary manifestation. Now referred to as mood disorder.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A condition which changes someone\u2019s mood, making him or her depressed or excited.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Mood disturbance accompanied by manic or depressive symptoms not caused by any other organic or mental disorder.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A psychiatric condition characterized by disturbance of mood; most commonly depression or anxiety.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Another term for mood disorders, which are characterized by a disturbance in emotions and feelings. The disturbance may be expressed as either elation or unhappiness. There are various types of mood disorders, including dysthmia (a low-grade depression), major depression, and bipolar disorder.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A group of disorders marked by a disturbance of mood accompanied by a full or partial manic or depressive syndrome that is not caused by any other physical or mental disorder.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A mental disorder in which a person\u2019s moods or emotions become extreme and interfere with daily life.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-xl xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Deep within the realm of human emotions, a complex disorder unveils itself, characterized by extraordinary fluctuations between heightened states of euphoria and profound depths of despondency. This enigmatic condition, known as an emotional disorder, captivates the delicate balance of mood, unleashing a tumultuous journey that traverses extraordinary highs and disheartening lows, leaving an indelible mark on the human experience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>Mental disorders distinguished primarily by significant fluctuations in affect (emotional state). The mood can oscillate over time, ranging from manic episodes of intense euphoria to episodes of profound despair and depression.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A group of severe mental illnesses characterized by unusually deep moods, especially deep depression. A disorder in which mood change or disturbance is the primary manifestation. Now referred to as mood disorder. A condition which changes someone\u2019s mood, making him or her depressed or excited. 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