There are a number of mood disorders one of which is major depression. Major Depression consists of episodes during which the patient feels sad or empty nearly every day, loses interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities or harbors thoughts of death or suicide (Hyman, 3). Another is bi polar disorder. ... These are called manic periods and may alternate with depressive episodes (Hyman, 3). ... This also suggests that mood disorders and eating disorders could possibly cluster together and be linked. ...

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