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Anxiety Disorders
Disorders that are characterized by persistent feelings of apprehension, worry, uneasiness or dread the source of which is frequently nonspecific or unknown to the individual which may be accompanied by restlessness, irritability, lack of concentration, difficulty sleeping, increased heart rate, shortness of breath and other physiological symptoms.
Mood Disorders
Disorders that are characterized by disturbances of mood, i.e., a recurrent series of episodes in which the individuals experience depression, excessive feelings of well-being or a combination of the two.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.