Mood Disorders
When your mood doesn’t match your circumstances or changes without warning it can affect your entire life. At Mile High Psychiatry, we provide comprehensive care for mood disorders like depression and bipolar disorder, helping you regain emotional balance and clarity.
What is a Mood Disorder?
Mood disorders are a category of mental health conditions that primarily affect a person’s emotional state. This includes conditions like depression and bipolar disorder, which can cause persistent sadness, irritability, or fluctuations between emotional highs and lows.
Mood disorders can affect people of all ages including children, teens, and adults. With proper care, individuals can lead stable, fulfilling lives.
Types & Symptoms of Mood Disorders
Mood disorders can show up in many different forms, and the symptoms may look different depending on age and individual experience.
Common types include:
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Depression linked to medical illness
- Substance or medication-induced depression
Possible symptoms may include:
- Low energy or fatigue
- Excessive guilt or hopelessness
- Irritability or mood swings
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Relationship struggles or emotional withdrawal
Our Mood Disorder-Focused Providers
At Mile High Psychiatry, our team includes providers who specialize in treating depression in patients of all ages. Whether you’re navigating major life changes or long-term symptoms, our experienced clinicians provide compassionate, personalized care to help you move forward.
What Causes Mood Disorders?
There’s no single cause of mood disorders, but several biological and environmental factors may contribute:
- Family history of depression or bipolar disorder
- Stressful or traumatic life experiences
- Hormonal or brain chemical imbalances
- Chronic illness or medication side effects
Early diagnosis and compassionate care can make a significant difference in how someone manages their mood and overall well-being.
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How We Treat Mood Disorders
At Mile High Psychiatry, we offer personalized care plans for mood disorders using a combination of therapy, medication, and lifestyle support.
Treatment may include antidepressants, mood stabilizers, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and other interventions like family therapy or neurostimulation when appropriate.
Our goal is to help you feel more stable, connected, and in control of your emotional health at every stage of life.
Take the First Step
Start Your Mood Disorder Care Journey Today
Whether you’re feeling low, emotionally drained, or stuck in a cycle of ups and downs you don’t have to figure it out alone. We offer evidence-based care to help you stabilize your mood and reclaim the life you want.
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