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affective disorderMental disorder characterized by dramatic changes or extremes of mood. Affective disorders may include manic or depressive episodes less severe than those of bipolar disorder, such as anxiety and depression. Symptoms include elevated, expansive, or irritable moods, with hyperactivity, pressured (rapid and forced) speech, and inflated self-esteem; or dejected moods, characterized by lack of interest in life, sleep disturbances, agitation, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt. affective disorder [ə¦fek·tiv dis′ȯrd·ər] (psychology) Any of a group of disorders in which there is a prominent and persistent disturbance of mood and a full syndrome of associated symptoms, such as depressive disorders or bipolar disorder. Also known as mood disorder. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| INDIANAPOLIS -- Who knew that seasonal affective disorder could
produce such profound effects on a basketball team, leading to a
fourth-quarter collapse and shouting matches between teammates? The Mental Health Treatment Study
will provide comprehensive outpatient mental health treatment to
beneficiaries in 21 sites across the country who have a primary
impairment of either schizophrenia or affective disorder. I battled with either depression or
seasonal affective disorder. |
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