Mood Disorders
Mood Disorders services offered in Florida and DC
Mood disorders affect almost 10% of adults in the United States each year. If your moods are a rollercoaster and negatively affect your daily life, turn to HC Mental Health & Wellness in Florida, or DC. Board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Hawley Campbell, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, diagnoses and treats these disorders to stabilize your mood and optimize your well-being. Schedule a telehealth evaluation by calling the office or booking online today.
Mood Disorders Q&A
What are mood disorders?
Mood disorders are mental health conditions characterized by changes in your emotional state. They can cause sadness, extreme happiness, and/or severe mood swings. You might also be irritable or angry because of a mood disorder. Examples include bipolar disorder and depression. Treatment with Hawley at HC Mental Health & Wellness offers lasting relief.
What are the different types of mood disorders?
Examples of different types of mood disorders include:
- Depression: ongoing or extreme sadness
- Postpartum depression: depression during or after pregnancy
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD): sadness during certain times of the year
- Persistent depressive disorder: chronic depression lasting at least two years
- Depression with psychosis: seeing or hearing things that aren’t there
- Bipolar disorder: severe mood swings that range from depression to being overjoyed
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): depression before menstruation in women
- Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD): frequent angry outbursts
Anxiety disorders commonly exist along with mood disorders.
Which symptoms can mood disorders cause?
The following are symptoms of mood disorders:
- Frequently feeling sad
- Hopelessness
- Feeling worthless
- Lack of energy
- Extreme mood swings
- Loss of interest in favorite activities
- Sleep or appetite changes
- Problems focusing
- Thoughts of suicide
- Restlessness
- Rapid or slowed speech
- Irritability
- Agitation
- Risky behaviors
- Racing thoughts
- Insomnia
The cause of mood disorders isn’t fully understood, but it may stem from genetics and/or environmental factors, such as stress, trauma, abuse, or a chronic illness or disease.