If you struggle with unpleasant symptoms of mood disorders, you need a solution. You can find answers at Peace, Hope & Harmony, Inc., with Nadja Nelson-Zeno, MSN, PMHNP-BC, and her team in Midlothian, Texas. They can provide an accurate diagnosis and treat common mood disorders to help you feel better emotionally and thrive in life. Call the office today to schedule an appointment or book online. You can also opt for telehealth.

What are mood disorders?

Mood disorders involve emotions that don’t align with your circumstances, causing interference with your daily routine and ability to function.

You can feel irritable, feel sad, or experience excessive bouts of happiness and euphoria, known as mania, which can alternate with periods of depression.

Though mood disorders can occur in children, adolescents, and adults, the symptoms can appear different at each phase of life.

What are the different types of mood disorders?

The many different types of mood disorders include:

  • Major depressive disorder
  • Depression
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Cyclothymia
  • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

The list of mood disorders goes beyond the above list. The Peace, Hope & Harmony, Inc., team has many years of experience to back their successful outcomes with patients, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you struggle with managing your moods.

How are mood disorders treated?

Before establishing your treatment, the expert team provides a thorough, comprehensive assessment involving learning about your personal and your family’s medical history. Then, they provide a psychiatric consultation and evaluation. They may also recommend pharmacogenetic testing to learn more about your genetic makeup.

Mood disorders can be treated in several ways, including:

Lifestyle changes

You can take a proactive role in managing your mood disorders when you change your daily routine. Eating a nutrient-rich diet, exercising, and maintaining a healthy body weight can reduce your symptoms, and so can eliminating the use of alcohol and drugs. Be sure to get plenty of sleep, do your best to keep stress out of your life, and have a support system of friends and family around you.

Medications

The expert team at Peace, Hope & Harmony, Inc., offers a modern pharmacological approach and medication management to reduce your symptoms and help you feel in control of your life.

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy or talk therapy involves different types of therapy to help address your mood disorders. They include cognitive-behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy. Family-focused therapy can also treat bipolar disorder, depression, and other mood disorders.

No matter your mood disorder, the highly specialized team at Peace, Hope & Harmony, Inc., can customize a tailored treatment just for you.

To schedule an evaluation at Peace, Hope & Harmony, Inc., today, call or book your visit online or ask for a telehealth appointment.