mood disorder
noun
: any of several psychological disorders (such as major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder) characterized by abnormalities of emotional state
called also affective disorder
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People with a history of severe mood disorders did not see as much benefit.7
More studies are needed to understand whether tryptophan supplementation would be useful in treating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression.
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
And a more recent study from Japan found that people who took lithium for mood disorders had lower rates of dementia than similar patients who did not take lithium.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
From institutionalizing autistic people to conducting lobotomies on people with mood disorders, neurodivergent people have been treated terribly for centuries.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Data on tryptophan's role in mood disorders like anxiety and depression are conflicting.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
And a more recent study from Japan found that people who took lithium for mood disorders had lower rates of dementia than similar patients who did not take lithium.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 4 Oct. 2024
From institutionalizing autistic people to conducting lobotomies on people with mood disorders, neurodivergent people have been treated terribly for centuries.
—Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
Data on tryptophan's role in mood disorders like anxiety and depression are conflicting.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Mood disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood%20disorder. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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