Translation guide
A mental health condition primarily affecting mood and emotions. In Japanese, the most common and general term is 感情障害, but more specific terms like 気分障害 (mood disorder) are often used in clinical contexts.
Referring to a broad category of mental disorders characterized by emotional disturbances.
Referring to particular conditions like depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder.
感情障害 is a broader term that can encompass various emotional disturbances, while 気分障害 specifically refers to mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. In clinical settings, 気分障害 is more precise and commonly used.
The most direct translation, used in both clinical and general contexts. Literally 'emotion disorder'.
He was diagnosed with an emotional disorder.
Refers specifically to mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder. More common in psychiatric contexts.
Medication is effective for treating mood disorders.
Often used in educational or child psychology contexts, referring to emotional and behavioral disturbances in children.
There are special support classes for children with emotional disorders.
Depression. The most common emotional disorder.
Early treatment is important for depression.
Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression.
Bipolar disorder is an illness with severe mood swings.
Anxiety disorder. Often grouped under emotional disorders.
Cognitive behavioral therapy is effective for anxiety disorders.