Mood disorder diagnoses describe more than usual emotional ups and downs. Mood disorder encompasses serious mood disturbance, alterations in activity and energy levels that are sustained and disruptive. During a bout of bipolar disorder a person experiences episodes of varying degrees of mania or hypomania and depression. Mood disorders are highly responsive to effective treatment, whether combining medications or addressing with therapy.
Understanding Mood Disorders
Mood disorders cause mood, activity and energy shifts that are severe and sustained. In situations of depression, a person is likely to experience persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, while instances of mania or hypomania involve elevated or irritable moods, abnormal levels of activity and energy as well as decreased sleep.
Diagnosing Mood Disorders
Accurately assessing the type and severity of a mood disorder as well as any co-occurring psychiatric issues is the foundation of successful treatment. Our psychiatric staff performs a comprehensive psychiatric assessment before designing an appropriate course of treatment.
How We Treat Mood Disorders
Our program provides treatment tailored to your specific diagnosis. We utilize medication management along with psychotherapy modalities like Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychoeducation. When applicable we utilize dual diagnosis treatment to address both a mental health issue and addiction.
Stability and Wellness
You will learn skills in tracking your moods, recognizing warning signs, and maintaining your medications; and will be provided with relaxation and other wellness techniques that contribute to emotional stability.
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