Are affects important for the definition of depression?

Many of the nosological features, subtypes, biochemical, neurophysiological mechanisms, and therapeutic proposals are controversial in depression. Met hods: We review theories and discuss affects and mood as criteria For depre ssion or mania diagnosis. Results: Our work was to show that mood and affec tions are poorly conceived. Conclusions: Mood and affection do not serve as a basis for the diagnosis of depression or mania.