GENERAL MOOD DISORDERS
Mood disorders put you in sad, dark moods and effect your way of life. Sometimes mood disorders are indication signs of you developing depression, but they can be developed at any age. Some mood disorders include: major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder. Mood disorders can also be caused by medicines or side effects of other mental illnesses. The dysthymia disorder is a weaker form of depression, but it can put you in dark moods for almost every day for two or more years.
SYMPTOMS:
TREATMENT:
Since mood disorders negatively effect your way of life, therapy and medication are great ways to improve your happiness. Also trying to find things that bring you joy and comfort are great ways to bring you pleasure.
MEDICATION:
Typical medication for mood disorders are antidepressants, mood stabilizing medication, anti-anxiety medications, and anti-psychotics. PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP FOR MEDICATION.
THERAPY:
Psychotherapy is the primary therapy used to treat mood disorders, some types of psychotherapy include: cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, and many more.
FACTS:
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
1) The Johns Hopkins University, Hospital, and Health System. "Overview of Mood Disorders." Overview of Mood Disorders | Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2017. <http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/mental_health_disorders/overview_of_mood_disorders_85,P00759/>.
2) Mayo Clinic Staff. "Bipolar Disorder Treatments and Drugs." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2017. Web. 17 Jan. 2017. <http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/basics/treatment/con-20027544>.
SYMPTOMS:
- being unconfident in yourself
- sad/dark moods
- feeling hopeless/worthless
- suicidal thoughts
- feeling guilty
- low energy
- wanting to run away
- not interested in normal activities
- can't make decisions
- cant concentrate
- unusual amounts of sleep
- appetite changes
TREATMENT:
Since mood disorders negatively effect your way of life, therapy and medication are great ways to improve your happiness. Also trying to find things that bring you joy and comfort are great ways to bring you pleasure.
MEDICATION:
Typical medication for mood disorders are antidepressants, mood stabilizing medication, anti-anxiety medications, and anti-psychotics. PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP FOR MEDICATION.
THERAPY:
Psychotherapy is the primary therapy used to treat mood disorders, some types of psychotherapy include: cognitive behavioral therapy, psychoeducation, interpersonal and social rhythm therapy, and many more.
FACTS:
- women are twice as likely to develop depression
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
1) The Johns Hopkins University, Hospital, and Health System. "Overview of Mood Disorders." Overview of Mood Disorders | Johns Hopkins Medicine Health Library. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Jan. 2017. <http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/mental_health_disorders/overview_of_mood_disorders_85,P00759/>.
2) Mayo Clinic Staff. "Bipolar Disorder Treatments and Drugs." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2017. Web. 17 Jan. 2017. <http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/basics/treatment/con-20027544>.