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What is Mood?
Moodletter, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides thorough and trustworthy information to those living with mood and anxiety disorders and
their friends and families.
Who should read Mood?
Almost 20 million American adults (about 9.5 percent) are living with depression in any given year; 40 million (18 percent) with anxiety disorders and 5.7 million (2.6 percent) with bipolar disorder. Mental illness touches everyone.
The information in Mood is useful to those living with a disorder and their family members, friends, employers and co-workers, as well as mental health practitioners. Others who want to live happier and healthier lives will also find articles of interest.
The information on Mood is provided to augment your relationship with your medical professional, not replace it. The better informed we are, the better we can help our medical professionals help us.
What can I expect from Mood?
Mood provides factual, unbiased information and support for consumers on disorders, treatments, life skills, and issues such as legislation, insurance and advocacy. Mood currently features more than 170 articles.
Who publishes Mood?
Mood is an independent web site supported by your donations and purchases you make from our bookstore.
Can I trust the information on Mood?
Sources for the articles on Mood include national experts in the mental health field, faculty members of leading medical universities, the National Institute of Mental Health, National Library of Medicine, and national mental health associations. Mood researches the most credible sources possible. Sources are cited for each article and every page is dated.
Accreditation
The Health On the Net Foundation (HON) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, accredited to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Mood has been recognized by HON for adhering to the HON Code of Conduct for medical and health Web sites.
Editorial review board
Medical information on Mood is reviewed by a professional editorial review board
Privacy policy
No personal information is collected about our visitors, except for the e-mail addresses provided by the visitor in order to subscribe to our newsletter. No information is ever shared with any other entity.
We hope you come to rely on Mood as a valuable and enjoyable resource. For comments, questions or to add a listing to our Resources, please contact us.
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