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Mental Health

Overview of Mood Disorders

A mood disorder is a mental health class. The term is used to broadly describe all types of depression and bipolar disorders.

Major Depression

Depression is a serious mood disorder. It touches every part of your life and is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Treatment involves medicine and counseling.

The Metabolic Syndrome: At Risk for Depression

A look at the link between metabolic syndrome and depression--and how to get help.