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psychology
behavior mechanisms
human development
mental health, mental disorders, and special groups
Preferred term
mood disorders
Definition
- Mood disorders are among the most common mental disorders in the Western world. Formerly called affective disorders, these disorders involve a predominant disturbance in mood. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Mood Disorders]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/mood_disorders
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