In honor of Mental Health Awareness week, this week’s blogs will focus on three different common types of Mental Disorders.
This blog post will focus on Mood Disorders.
- Mood Disorders primarily affect the emotional state of the person experiencing them.
- Mood Disorders are the second most common type of mental health condition.
- It also affects 1 and 10 adults in the United States.
Some of the most common mood disorders include:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Major Depression
- Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder)
Causes of Mood Disorders
- Genetics
- Trauma or Stress
- Physical Illness
Symptoms of common Mood Disorders
- Feeling sad for a prolonged time
- Lack of energy
- Lack of interest in hobbies
- Difficulty concentrating