This essay examines the differences and similarities between mood and anxiety
disorders. It provides us with definitions
and symptoms of these
disorders, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. This paper also looks at the impact of mood disorders on society. From the paper: "A bipolar patient can also experience a mixed episode, which is characterized by cycles of depression and mania occurring in the same day. A hypo-manic episode is defined by a period of persistent mood
elevation or irritability that last at least four days, but this condition is not as severe and may not result in social or occupational dysfunction."