title: Eating disorders: a variant of mood disorders?
abstract: Symptoms of mood disorders, particularly depression, are frequently associated with both anorexia nervosa and bulimia although the nature of this relationship is unclear. This article reviews the relevant studies in this area and examines evidence for two hypotheses regarding the relationship between mood disorders and eating disorders.
mesh_terms: D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001835:Body Weight; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000523:psychology; D003907:Dexamethasone; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D006963:Hyperphagia / Q000523:psychology; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology*; D011581:Psychological Tests; D012306:Risk; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; D003907:Dexamethasone; D013972:Thyrotropin; D006854:Hydrocortisone