Mood disorders are conditions that disturb our mood to the point where it becomes difficult to function in relationships or at work. Depression and bipolar disorder are both mood disorders. Peoples’ lived experience with mood disorders varies greatly. Mood disorders can make a person withdraw from social contact or hide their real feelings from people close to them.

If you think that you, or someone close to you could be dealing with a mood disorder, find out more about the symptoms, treatments and next steps below.