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A · MoodDescribe and organise a clinical concept.
B · AffectDescribe an observed or reported clinical feature.
Mood is primarily reported by the person; affect is the emotional expression observed during the interaction.
Relationship source:Mental health assessment
A · MoodA person's sustained, subjectively reported emotional state. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.
B · AffectThe observable expression and responsiveness of emotion during an interaction. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.
A · MoodDescribe and organise a clinical concept. Observable and reported domains commonly organised within a mental state examination.
B · AffectDescribe an observed or reported clinical feature. Observable and reported domains commonly organised within a mental state examination.
A · MoodCommonly used within mental state examination domains.
B · AffectCommonly used within mental state examination domains.
A · MoodNo governed aliases. Related: Affect, Thought form, Insight, Appearance.
B · AffectNo governed aliases. Related: Thought form, Insight, Appearance, Behaviour.
A · Mood1 covered source; source linked 2026-08-18.
B · Affect1 covered source; source linked 2026-08-18.