Organic mood syndrome: Persistant mood changes due to physical causes such as a chemical imbalance rather than psychiatric causes. The duration and severity of the condition is determined by the nature and location of the cause. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Organic mood syndrome is available below.
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