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Depression & Bipolar (Mood Disorders)

Major depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder

11 conditions. Educational information, not a diagnosis.

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11 conditions

Bipolar Disorder Due to Another Medical ConditionThis is when episodes of very high or irritable mood are directly caused by another medical illness that affects how the brain works.
Bipolar I DisorderBipolar I disorder causes episodes of extremely high mood and energy (mania), often with periods of deep depression in between.
Bipolar II DisorderA mood condition with periods of raised energy and mood (hypomania) that alternate with episodes of deep depression, without full mania.
Cyclothymic DisorderA long-lasting pattern of mood ups and downs that are milder than bipolar episodes, where mood never fully settles.
Depressive Disorder Due to Another Medical ConditionDepression caused directly by a medical illness, such as a stroke, thyroid disease, or other long-term conditions that affect the brain or…
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation DisorderDMDD is a childhood condition with severe, frequent temper outbursts and irritability most of the time, which can disrupt life at home and…
Major Depressive DisorderA condition where low mood and loss of interest last for weeks and make it hard to get through daily life.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)Persistent depressive disorder is a long-lasting, milder depression that can go on for years, with low mood and other symptoms that never f…
Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderSevere mood and physical symptoms in the week or two before a period that badly disrupt work, relationships and daily life each month.
Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar and Related DisorderThis is when symptoms of mania or milder hypomania are triggered by drugs, alcohol or a medicine, and they go away once the substance is st…
Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive DisorderDepression caused by drugs, alcohol, withdrawal or medicines.

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