Mood Disorders
Mood disorders, also called affective disorders, are a category of mental health conditions that primarily affect your emotional state. They can cause persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuations from extreme happiness to extreme sadness. The most common mood disorders are depression, bipolar disorder, and cyclothymic disorder.
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Signs & Symptoms
Recognizing the symptoms is the first step toward getting help. Common signs of mood disorders include:
Causes & Risk Factors
Understanding what contributes to mood disorders can help in treatment and prevention:
- Brain chemistry and neurotransmitter imbalances
- Genetic predisposition
- Hormonal changes
- Traumatic life events or chronic stress
- Medical conditions
- Substance abuse
- Seasonal changes (SAD)
Treatment Options
Effective treatment is available. At Oasis Health Services, we may use one or more of these evidence-based approaches:
When to Seek Urgent Help
Consider reaching out to a mental health professional if you experience:
- Symptoms persist for more than two weeks
- Difficulty functioning at work, school, or home
- Relationship problems due to mood changes
- Turning to alcohol or drugs to cope
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful Resources
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