Mood Disorders

About 17% of Americans develop a mood disorder during their lifetime. If you struggle with ongoing sadness or mood swings and need symptom relief, see the experts at Anywhere Wellness, based in Everett and Chelan, Washington; Boise, Idaho; Denver, Colorado; and Jacksonville, Florida. The skilled mental health specialists diagnose and treat mood disorders to help stabilize your emotions. Schedule a virtual evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today. 

What are mood disorders?

Mood disorders affect your emotional state. You might be sad, extremely happy, have extreme mood swings, be angry or irritable, or develop other emotions affecting your mood. 

While varying emotions are a normal part of life, extreme mood changes can negatively impact your daily activities, job, grades at school, or interpersonal relationships. Treatment at Anywhere Wellness offers symptom relief and mood stability. 

What are the different types of mood disorders?

Examples of mood disorders include:

Depression

Depression is a common mood disorder characterized by extreme or ongoing sad feelings that negatively affect your routine. Examples of depressive disorders include postpartum depression, persistent depressive disorder, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a condition causing intense shifts in your mood. You may be overjoyed one minute and depressed the next.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

PMDD is a mood disorder that appears about 7-10 days before menstruation in women. It often disappears a few days after menstruation begins, and it may be linked to hormone changes. PMDD can lead to irritability, anger, depression, anxiety, or insomnia. 

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)

DMDD can cause frequent irritability and angry outbursts that are out of proportion to the situation. 

What are the risk factors for mood disorders?

Factors that could increase your risk of having a mood disorder include:

• Being female
• Brain changes
• Family history of mood disorders
• Stress
• Trauma
• Loss of a loved one
• Abuse
• Chronic medical condition

Mood disorders can affect children, teenagers, and adults. 

How are mood disorders diagnosed?

The Anywhere Wellness experts can diagnose mood disorders by completing a psychiatric evaluation using DSM-5 criteria. They assess your emotions, moods, thoughts, and behaviors and offer genetic testing if you’re a candidate for medication management. Your provider tailors a treatment that’s best suited for your condition and its severity. 

How are mood disorders treated?

Treating mood disorders may consist of:

• Medication management
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Other forms of therapy
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) referrals
• Light therapy
• Healthy lifestyle counseling

Your provider follows up to ensure long-lasting success and an enhanced quality of life.

Schedule a telehealth evaluation at Anywhere Wellness by calling the office or booking online today.