What! Another book on mood disorders? This could be the first reaction to this publication.
One would particularly fear the common collection of scattered papers presented at a …

A mood is defined as the prevailing psychological state (habitual or relatively temporary). It
is further defined as a feeling, state or prolonged emotion that influences the whole of one's …

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious, debilitating, life-shortening illness that affects
many persons of all ages and backgrounds. The lifetime risk for MDD is 7-12% for men and …

We are extremely fortunate to have six extraordinary con-tributions to this section on mood
disorders. Three re-views focus on areas of direct clinical relevance, includ-ing:(1) the …

This entry includes the following topics: depression; melancholia or endogenous
depression; dysthymia; bipolar disorder; cyclothymia; seasonal variation in mood disorders; …

Psychotic symptoms can occur in mood disorders, both major depression and bipolar. The
most common psychotic symptoms include hallucinations and delusions. A hallmark of …

The is sue of The Ca na dian Jour nal of Psy chi a try that you have just opened is for the first
time al most com pletely ded i cated to mood dis or ders—not sur pris ingly, per haps …

This article focuses on some common dilemmas facing clinicians, patients, and families in
managing the treatment of complicated mood disorders. Specifically, this article reviews the …