It’s a brain disorder yielding patterns of mood variability and energetic intensity that interfere with healthy adaptive functioning. For most without bipolarity mood doesn’t shift significantly, at ...

Omega-3 fatty acids may be a helpful add-on therapy for people taking antidepressants for mood disorders, but are not a standalone treatment for mental health conditions ...

Hone Health reports that seasonal affective disorder may be influenced by hormone imbalances, affecting mood and energy ...

"I felt like I was being sucked into a black hole of depression and hopelessness,” said Clare Knox. “My emotions were uncontrollable, with intense mood swings, rage, and irritability that often ...

A continuous feeling of sadness could be just a dark mood, or it could be persistent depressive disorder that lasts for a long period of time. Persistent Depressive Disorder, or PDD, is not as severe ...

If your mental health has been declining, your sleep-wake cycle may be to blame, according to a new review of literature. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental ...

Many women experience the “baby blues” after giving birth. However, if your symptoms persist or get worse, you're not alone. An estimated 15 to 20 percent of new mothers suffer from postpartum (after ...

People living with an autoimmune disease are nearly twice as likely to suffer from mood problems like depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder, a new large-scale study says. The risk of mood disorders ...

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Thought Leaders Invited Review, researchers have synthesized findings from dozens of studies examining how genetic markers for mood disorders influence treatment ...

Around this time of year, I tend to feel more melancholy than usual. Aside from the colder weather and darker days, there’s no specific trigger—I just definitely feel an underlying sense of bleakness ...

Some days feel like you're drowning in emotions you can’t explain - anger that comes out of nowhere, shame that lingers long after the moment has passed, or fear that keeps you stuck in the same ...