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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Treating underlying mood disorders that involve hypersexuality as a symptom may also help.7
Hypersexuality can lead to difficulties in other areas of life.
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 9 July 2025
Poor sleep quality impairs memory consolidation, reduces cognitive performance and can even contribute to mood disorders and anxiety.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Someone with schizoaffective disorder experiences both schizophrenia and a mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar disorder.
—Paul McClure 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2025
Perinatal mood disorders are incredibly manageable if caught early and treated appropriately.
—Kaitlyn May, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Wisner, Health, 9 July 2025
Poor sleep quality impairs memory consolidation, reduces cognitive performance and can even contribute to mood disorders and anxiety.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Someone with schizoaffective disorder experiences both schizophrenia and a mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar disorder.
—Paul McClure 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2025
Perinatal mood disorders are incredibly manageable if caught early and treated appropriately.
—Kaitlyn May, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Mood disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood%20disorder. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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