There is a tendency to romanticize bipolar disorder. Many artists, musicians, and writers have suffered from its mood swings. But in truth, many lives… » »   

A variety of medications are used to treat bipolar disorder. But even with optimal medication treatment, many people with the illness have some residual… » »   

Mood Disorders can occur in association with intoxication with the following classes of substances: alcohol; amphetamine and related substances; cocaine; hallucinogens; inhalants; opioids; phencyclidine… » »   

A. A prominent and persistent disturbance in mood predominates in the clinical picture and is characterized by either (or both) of the following: » »   

Mood symptoms occur commonly in Substance Intoxication and Substance Withdrawal, and the diagnosis of the substance-specific intoxication or substance-specific withdrawal will usually suffice to… » »   

The name of the Substance-Induced Mood Disorder begins with the specific substance or somatic treatment (e.g., cocaine, amitriptyline, electroconvulsive therapy) that is presumed to… » »   

In recording the diagnosis of Mood Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition, the clinician should note both the specific phenomenology of the disturbance,… » »   

A. A prominent and persistent disturbance in mood predominates in the clinical picture and is characterized by either (or both) of the following: » »   

A variety of general medical conditions may cause mood symptoms. These conditions include degenerative neurological conditions (e.g., Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease), cerebrovascular disease (e.g.,… » »   

A separate diagnosis of Mood Disorder Due to a General Medical Condition is not given if the mood disturbance occurs exclusively during the course… » »