_std/defines/status_effects.dm 
INFINITE_STATUS | For status effects. This is just for clarity. Null-duration statuses are defined as infinite duration. |
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STATUS_QUALITY_POSITIVE | Effect is good (stamina/health buffs, stat buffs) |
STATUS_QUALITY_NEGATIVE | Effect is bad (stamina/health debuffs, stat debuffs) |
STATUS_QUALITY_NEUTRAL | Misc stuff which isn't inherently good or bad |
Define Details
INFINITE_STATUS 
For status effects. This is just for clarity. Null-duration statuses are defined as infinite duration.
STATUS_QUALITY_NEGATIVE 
Effect is bad (stamina/health debuffs, stat debuffs)
STATUS_QUALITY_NEUTRAL 
Misc stuff which isn't inherently good or bad
STATUS_QUALITY_POSITIVE 
Effect is good (stamina/health buffs, stat buffs)