The most common types of mood disorders:

1. Major depression may be the most common mood disorder. If you have less interest in the usual activities, are feeling sad or hopeless, and have had these symptoms for at least two weeks, you may be dealing with depression.
2. Dysthymia is a chronic condition with a milder feeling of depression or irritable mood that lasts for more than two weeks.
3. Bipolar disorder is a condition where a person can have alternating periods of happiness and depression.
4. You can also have a mood disorder that is related to a health condition. Many illnesses, like cancer, injuries, or other chronic illnesses can trigger feelings of depression.
5. Substances can impact mood and create mood disorders. Symptoms of depression can be tied to the effects of medicine, alcoholism, drug abuse, exposure to toxins, or other forms of medical treatment.

Mood disorders are often treated with successful results. Treatments are usually done in combination for the best results. Treatments can include:

1. Antidepressants and/or mood-stabilizing medications in combination with psychotherapy work very well in treating depression.
2. Psychotherapy is focused on changing the way a person views herself or himself and how they view life around them. This helps with interpersonal relationships and identifying stressors and behaviors that cause more problems. The most common types of therapy in this category are interpersonal or cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
3. Family therapy
4. Other therapies are being used, including transcranial stimulation and forms of electroconvulsive therapy.

It should also be noted that families can play a vital and supportive role in the treatment process.

There are many symptoms that can be related to mood disorders; these include:

• Periods of sadness, anxiousness, or “empty” mood
• Feeling helpless or hopeless
• Having low self-esteem
• Excessive guilt
• Feeling worthless or inadequate
• Suicidal ideation, wishing to die, or trying to end your life
• Loss of interest in activities that you once enjoyed or in the usual activities
• Relationship problems
• Having trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
• Change in appetite or weight
• Trouble concentrating
• Decreased energy
• Difficulty making decisions
• Frequent physical complaints that don’t improve with treatment
• Extremely sensitive to rejection or failure
• Threats of running away, or actually running away
• Irritability, aggression, or hostility

These feelings become more intense when dealing with a mood disorder. When these feelings or thoughts last for longer periods of time, they are cause for concern. When these thoughts and feelings start to consume you, they have a strong impact on relationships, work, friends, and community.

If you or anyone you know expresses thoughts of suicide, help is needed right away. The symptoms associated with mood disorders look like other mental health problems or other conditions. To understand your situation, talk with a health care provider.

Psychotherapy helps a person with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and has been shown to help make positive changes in the body and brain. research shows that around 75% of people who receive psychotherapy find symptom relief and can deal with life more easily. The benefits include better work satisfaction and better overall health. Psychotherapy has shown that in many cases it can be as effective as medication. Jade Health and Wellness has a professional team with an amazing skill set. We are caring and understanding when dealing with our client’s needs and wellness. For more information, please call us or book an appointment online. For more information, call us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently offering virtual appointments. We serve patients from Tolleson AZ, Glendale AZ, Peoria AZ, Arizona AZ, Avondale AZ, and Phoenix AZ.