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WHAT IS A MOOD DISORDER?
“Mood disorders” is a category of mental health conditions that includes all the
forms of depression, such as major depressive disorder, postpartum depression,
bipolar disorder I and II, and dysthymia. In the U.S. alone, 1 in 5 adults
experiences an episode of depression in their lifetime. More than 7 million
adults live with bipolar disorder. And between 3 and 4 million teens experience
depression every year.
To learn more about how mood disorders affect individuals and families, read our
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Knowing if I’m a “caregiver”
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Knowing if I’m a “caregiver”
Your support of a person living with depression or bipolar disorder can make a
huge difference and help them on the path to wellness. Learn what’s involved in
being an effective caregiver.
Knowing my role
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Knowing my role
There are lots of things you can do to support your loved one. It can be hard to
know when you are helping too much or not enough.
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Keeping my own stress level down
You can’t pour from an empty glass! You have to take care of yourself if you are
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Finding a therapist or prescriber
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Managing a Crisis Situation
If your loved one is considering suicide, you need to act quickly. Learn what to
look for and how you can help them.
Mood disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions, affecting
about 20% of people over their lifetime. Depression and bipolar disorder are
contributing factors in most suicides. Accessing effective treatment and having
the caring support of a family member or friend can mean the difference between
a person who gets well and one who dies by suicide.
IN THE UNITED STATES:
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Dysthymia
Also called Persistent Depressive Disorder. A medical condition that causes
persistent mild depression.
Depression
Also known as Major Depressive Disorder (“MDD”). A medical condition that can
cause a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Can affect how a
person feels, thinks, and behaves. If left untreated, could lead to suicidal
thoughts.
Bipolar Disorder
A chronic medical condition causing extreme mood swings including emotional
highs (mania) and lows (depression). People living with Bipolar I Disorder
experience depression and have had at least one manic episode. People living
with Bipolar II Disorder experience depression and hypomania (a milder version
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