Mood Disorders
Description The person’s thoughts and behaviour are driven by their mood, which may be depressed, sad, angry, happy, elated, manic, or any of these in combination. Mood disorders may be: Due to another medical condition, e.g. HIV, TB, anaemia of any cause, malignancy, hypothyroidism, and chronic pain conditions. Comorbid with other medical conditions e.g. epilepsy, diabetes, and cardiovascular di
Description
The person’s thoughts and behaviour are driven by their mood, which may be depressed, sad, angry, happy, elated, manic, or any of these in combination.
Mood disorders may be:
- Due to another medical condition, e.g. HIV, TB, anaemia of any cause, malignancy, hypothyroidism, and chronic pain conditions.
- Comorbid with other medical conditions e.g. epilepsy, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
- Due to substance use, e.g. alcohol, cannabis, benzodiazepines.
- Comorbid with substance use.
Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa Primary Healthcare Level_Chapter 16: Mental Health Conditions_NEMLC Recommendations for Medicine Amendments 2020_2023