Mood disorders

Anxiety disorder can coexist with mood disorders.

Overview - Clinical depressionRead about depression, including how to tell if you're depressed, the treatments for different severities of depression, and how making lifestyle changes can help.

DEPRESSION- the word is used in many ways.

Everyone can feel sad or blue and this is natural when something bad happens. If you feel sad or blue EVERYDAY it COULD be an indicator of short-term depression, which may be manageable and recovery possible without treatment.

CLINICAL DEPRESSION - lasts for at least two weeks and affects behaviour (cognitive, emotional and physical effects). Interferes with work, studying and having satisfying relationships.

Self harm, substance abuse and suicide is a greater risk when depression is severe.

Overview - Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

What is PMDD?Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a very severe form of PMS. Find out about the symptoms and causes of PMDD.

PMDD symptoms:

similar to PMS, more intense and has a greater negative impact on your daily activities and quality of life.

Possible symptoms:

Physical -cramps, headaches and joint and muscle pain.
Behavioural - binge eating and problems sleeping.
Mental and emotional symptoms - feeling anxious, angry, depressed or, in some cases, even suicidal.

Overview - Bipolar disorderBipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another.

MOOD DISORDERS