The Deception of Mood Symptom

Psychiatr Danub. 2022 Sep;34(Suppl 8):236-237.

Abstract

To consider mood as pivotal symptom in Affective Disorders, could be source of frequent diagnostic and therapeutic mistakes. The mood is in fact a variable and unspecific symptom. Mood symptom is deceptive mainly in severe Mania and in Mixed State. A careful examination of patient is necessary in order to secure a correct diagnosis and treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Affect*
  • Deception
  • Humans
  • Mood Disorders* / diagnosis