A mood disorder is a mental health condition that primarily affects a person's persistent emotional state. Mood disorders can dramatically impact one's quality of life and ability to function. They are characterized by intense feelings of sadness, euphoria, irritability, or fluctuations between extreme highs and lows.
The two main categories of mood disorders are depressive disorders and bipolar disorders. Examples include:
Research shows mood disorders often involve chemical imbalances or abnormalities in areas of the brain that regulate emotions. They also frequently run in families, suggesting genetic factors. Environmental stressors often trigger the onset or recurrence of symptoms.
Effective treatments for mood disorders include medications like antidepressants or mood stabilizers. Different types of psychotherapy, light therapy, brain stimulation therapies and lifestyle changes like exercise, mindfulness practices, or improved sleep habits also help manage symptoms.
At Harmony Hormone Clinic, our licensed medical staff specialize in using bioidentical hormone therapy to restore healthy hormonal balance in men and women with mood disorders. We carefully tailor treatment based on lab testing and comprehensive evaluations of each patient's specific needs.
Balancing your serotonin, dopamine, cortisol and other key hormones under medical guidance can profoundly impact mood disorders when used alongside other evidence-based treatments. Contact Harmony Hormone Clinic today to see if our integrative therapies could help you reclaim your mental health.