Affective & mood disorders
Quick Facts
Affective disorders, such as depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia affect more people who are widowed, separated or divorced (11.2%) unemployed (14.9%) and who did not complete school (8.1% )
- The occurrence of affective disorders is highest among women between the ages of 25 and 34 years by men between the ages of 35 and 44 years.
- Most effective disorders tend to be recurrent and the onset of individual episodes can often be related to stressful events or situations.
