Mood Disorders
Mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, can cause extreme shifts in emotions, energy, and behavior. These changes can disrupt work, relationships, and daily routines, leaving individuals feeling unstable and misunderstood. Seeking help is essential because treatment can stabilize moods, improve functioning, and prevent long-term complications. With proper care, individuals can achieve balance and live fuller, more stable lives.
What We Do
- Diagnose and monitor conditions such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.
- Create tailored treatment plans combining therapy, medication, and lifestyle support.
- Help stabilize mood changes and reduce emotional distress.
- Offer ongoing care to promote balance, stability, and improved quality of life.
How They Can Be Treated
- Accurate diagnosis through psychiatric evaluation and monitoring.
- Mood-stabilizing or antidepressant medications, adjusted as needed.
- Individual psychotherapy to build stability, awareness, and coping skills.
- Psychoeducation to help individuals and families understand symptoms.
- Ongoing care to promote long-term balance and prevent relapse.
Signs and Symptoms
- Extreme shifts between high (manic/hypomanic) and low (depressive) moods
- Periods of unusually high energy, impulsivity, or irritability
- Decreased need for sleep during “up” phases
- Racing thoughts and pressured speech
- Difficulty concentrating or staying organized
- Withdrawal, sadness, or fatigue during “down” phases
- Disruption in work, relationships, or daily routines