This document discusses mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. It covers the symptoms, causes, and treatment options including medications. Some key points: - Depression is a common, treatable mental illness that involves mood, thought, behavior, and physical symptoms like changes in sleep, appetite, and energy. It can be situational or chronic. - Bipolar disorder involves cycling between episodes of mania and depression. Mania symptoms include euphoric or irritable mood, rapid speech, decreased need for sleep, and risky behaviors. - Treatment options discussed include antidepressant medications from several classes as well as electroconvulsive therapy. Lithium is mentioned as a treatment for bipolar disorder.