Mood disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by disturbances in a person's emotional state, causing persistent and intense sadness, elation and/or anger, and they can significantly impact a person's ability to function in their daily life. Depressive disorders Depression can present itself in several ways. It can be mild or severe, and it can be short-lived or chronic. Some common types include: Major depressive disorder (MDD): This is the most common type of depression, characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, sleep and eating habit change, a loss of interest or pleasure in activities and death thoughts. Persistent depressive disorder (PDD): Also known as dysthymia, this type of depression involves less severe but chronic symptoms that last for at least two years. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): This type of depression occurs during specific seasons, typically in the fall-winter months when there is less sunlight. Psychotic depression: This type of depression includes symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions alongside depressive symptoms. Postpartum or perinatal depression: Experienced by some women after giving birth, this type of depression involves mood swings, difficulty bonding with her baby, changes in thoughts and behavior, and fears about her mothering are common Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): This severe form of premenstrual syndrome can trigger depression, sadness, anxiety, or irritability, as well as other symptoms, in the week before the period. Atypical depression: Depressive disorder with atypical features, characterized by mood improving in response to positive events, increased appetite or weight gain, excessive sleepiness or fatigue, and sensitivity to rejection. These are just some examples and there may be other subtypes. Bipolar disorders They involve alternating periods of depression and mania (elevated mood). These swings affect not only how the person feels, but their behavior and judgment, too. Bipolar I: Distinguished by the history of one or more manic episodes with or without major depressive episodes. Bipolar II: Consisting of recurrent intermittent hypomanic and depressive episodes or mixed episodes (mania and depression during the same episode) Cyclothymia: Form of bipolar disorder, consisting of recurrent hypomanic and dysthymic episodes. Its highs and lows are usually less severe than those of bipolar l and bipolar ll. People may have shorter periods of hypomanic symptoms and brief periods of depressive symptoms. These types of bipolar disorders can have also seasonal features or rapid cycling More info: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17843-mood-disorders https://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/slideshow-depression-types https://www.health.com/condition/depression/types-of-depression https://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-disorder-forms
