Mood disorders

Lupus (SLE) patients suffer from mood disorders, anxiety and depression

Lupus (SLE) patients suffer from mood disorders, anxiety and depression. Although lupus is categorized by many physical symptoms it can affect mental health as well. Lupus can be a complicating illness which is caused by an overactive immune system. With medication symptoms can be managed but often the side effects of medications can contribute to ...click here to read more

Seasonal affective disorder (winter depression), adult mood disorders linked to birth seasons

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that commonly affects people during the winter months. As the daylight decreases over the winter, people will feel a depression that goes away during the spring and summer. Women are more likely to experience seasonal affective disorder, along with individuals who live furthest from the equator ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) cognitive dysfunction problems and mood disorders

Mood disorders and cognitive problems can occur with the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), which researchers can now determine through eye movements. Mood swings can be quite common in those with MS, from crying at a commercial, to yelling at loved ones without much reason. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system ...click here to read more