Mood Disorders

John Joska; Dan Stein

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Chapter 11. Mood Disorders

John A. Joska, M.D., M.Med.(Psych.), F.C.Psych.(S.A.); Dan J. Stein, M.D., Ph.D.

DOI: 10.1176/appi.books.9781585623402.331278

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Mood critically affects perception and appraisal of the self and the environment. Changes in mood occur as part of everyday experience, in response to multiple factors. In a proportion of people, mood states can become distressing, and psychopathology ensues. In this chapter, we describe the clinical features of mood disorders, summarize knowledge of their pathogenesis, and outline current approaches to management.

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Which of the following types of mood disorder episodes requires a symptom duration of 4 days?

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Which of the following statements concerning sociodemographic correlates of mood disorders is false?

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BMJ 2010;341:c5893-c1494.

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