Mood instability: significance, definition and measurement.
editorial · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 26429679.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1192/bjp.bp.114.158543 and PMC identifier 4589661.
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Abstract
Mood instability is common, and an important feature of several psychiatric disorders. We discuss the definition and measurement of mood instability, and review its prevalence, characteristics, neurobiological correlates and clinical implications. We suggest that mood instability has underappreciated transdiagnostic potential as an investigational and therapeutic target.
Medical subject headings
- Cognition
- Irritable Mood
- Mood Disorders