Term ID: T3732

Mood Episode

/mood-episode/
A distinct period of abnormal mood lasting a specific duration and meeting diagnostic criteria for mood disorders.
Example: Major depressive episodes lasting at least two weeks or manic episodes persisting for at least one week.

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Reference: American Psychiatric Association (2013)