Mood disorders are among the most common mental disorders in the Western world. Formerly called affective disorders , these disorders involve a predominant disturbance in mood. In each case, the mood disturbance leads to other problems, which frequently include physical symptoms (such as fatigue), behavioral symptoms (such as social withdrawal), and cognitive symptoms (such as self-critical thoughts).
Suicide is the conscious and deliberate taking of one's own life. Worldwide, it is one of the top 10 leading causes of death. More than 31,000 individuals die by suicide in the United States annually, and an additional ...