### Question
What does depressive disorder mean?


### Answer
**Depressive disorder** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*:

> a mental or brain disorder relating to depression, including major depression, bipolar disorder, and related mood disorders

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290bb*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part B-Centers and Programs > subpart 3-center for mental health services**

