Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The burden of mood disorders has become increasingly relevant as this causes a high degree of individual and social suffering. The present study to determine mood disorders among adults. Materials & Methods: 110 adults with mood disorders of both genders were subjected to Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) was used for screening bipolar spectrum disorders. The total MDQ score was obtained by summing the “yes” answers in the symptom checklist part. Results: Out of 110 patients, males were 50 and females were 60. Mood disorders were depressive disorders in 44, bipolar disorders in 40 and substance induced in 26 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). MDQ score below 7 value was seen in 65 and 7 or more in 45 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Depressive disorder and bipolar disorders were most commonly occurring mood disorder among adults.