Term: Mood Disorders

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2013-03-25

Definition:

Mood disorder is the term given for a group of diagnoses in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) classification system where a disturbance in the person's mood is hypothesized to be the main underlying feature.

See Mood and Anxiety Disorders glossary term for more information.

Related concepts 

• Mood and Anxiety Disorders - Measuring Prevalence

Related terms 

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
• Mood and Anxiety Disorders

References 

• Katz A, Martens P, Chateau D, Bogdanovic B, Koseva I, McDougall C, Boriskewich E. Understanding the Health System Use of Ambulatory Care Patients. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2013. [Report] [Summary] (View)