Mood Disorders are characterized as disorders that affect that way an individual feels. These disorders can be brief or chronic. Additionally they can arise from  a combination or sole cause of environmental triggers or a neurological chemical change which can impact how one feels and functions. As with anxiety disorders, if left untreated, mood disorders become more chronic and severe.

Signs and symptoms of depression

• Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
• Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
• Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
• Pessimism, indifference
• Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
• Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
• Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
• Unexplained aches and pains
• Recurring thoughts of death or suicide