3. INTRODUCTION
Mood disorder is the category of mental health problems
in children.
These disorders include all types of depression and
bipolar disorders.
The common types of mood disorder in children are……..
Major depression
Dysthymic disorder
Bipolar disorder
Mood disorder due to a general medical condition
and
Substance induced mood disorder
4. MOOD DISORDER
A mood disorder involves
thoughts and feelings
that are intense,
difficult to manage
and persistent ….
5. TYPES OF MOOD DISORDER
The common types of mood disorder in children
are……..
Major depression
Dysthymic disorder
Bipolar disorder
Mood disorder due to a general medical condition
and
Substance induced mood disorder
6. MAJOR DEPRESSION
A Period of a depressed or irritable
mood or a noticable decrease in
interest or pleasure in usual activities,
along with
other signs ,
lasting at least
two weeks.
8. MOOD DISORDER DUE TO A GENERAL
MEDICAL CONDITION
Many medical illnesses including
cancer, injuries,
infections, and
Chronic medical
illnesses can
trigger symptoms
of depression
9. BIPOLAR DISORDER
A disorder associated with episodes of
mood swings ranging from depressive lows
to manic highs.
The exact cause of bipolar disorder isn’t
known, but a combination of genetics,
environment and altered brain structure
and chemistry may play a role.
10. SUBSTANCE INDUCED MOOD DISORDER
Symptoms of depression that are
due to the effects
of medication or
other forms of
treatment,
drug abuse, or
exposure to toxins.
11. TREATMENT OF MOOD DISORDER
Medication
Psychotherapy
Combined treatment of
medication and psychotherapy
12. CONCLUSION
According to the clinicians
and researchers………… mood
disorders in children and
adolescents are the one of the
most under diagnosed mental
health problems.
