Definition:
Affective disorders are those mental illnesses which predominantly affect mood and also have an effect on thoughts, behaviors and emotions. They include:
Affective disorders are those mental illnesses which predominantly affect mood and also have an effect on thoughts, behaviors and emotions. They include:
- Major depressive disorder or unipolar depression
- Bipolar disorder or manic-depression
- Dysthymia
- Atypical depression
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophreniforum disorder
- Anxiety disorders including
- Panic disorder
- Postpartum disorders
Also Known As:
Mood disorder
Mood disorder
