Mood Disorder Treatment in Florida

Depression is often misunderstood and has become a misused term for feeling sad.

Depression is much more complex and comes in multiple forms, including major depressive disorder, which is often accompanied by a decreased interest in activities for two or more weeks, a sense of worthlessness, and, in severe cases, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.

Other common symptoms include:

• Persistent sadness.
• Low self-esteem.
• Hopelessness.
• Fatigue.
• Irritability.

For most people, their first major depressive episode occurs in their mid-20s. Unfortunately, the earlier the onset of a major depressive episode, the more persistent and severe MDD can be into adulthood without proper treatment and support.

Hanley Center is ready to help you or your loved one find healing, wellness, and happiness with comprehensive major depressive disorders treatment.

Previously known as manic depression, bipolar disorder features alternating periods of depression and highly elevated mood or mania. Both of which come with challenges. Mania can impair your sense of reality and consequences, while depressed mood periods involve periods of decreased interest in normally enjoyable activities.

There are three categories of bipolar disorder, they include:

• Bipolar I
  The most intense type of bipolar disorder involves manic-depressive symptoms and potentially psychotic episodes.
• Bipolar II
  Involves alternating depressive and manic episodes.
• Cyclothymic Disorder
  Involves brief episodes of depression and hypomania. Common symptoms include excessive talking, racing thoughts, and excessive tearfulness.

At Hanley Center, we help manage your physical, mental, psychological, and spiritual needs using specialized and integrated bipolar disorder treatment models at our leading mood disorder treatment centers in Florida. We also specialize in substance induced bipolar disorder treatment for individuals struggling with co-occurring mental health and substance misuse problems.

Individuals with dysthymia experience low-grade symptoms of depression that last for at least one year. Dysthymia is a persistent, milder form of MDD.

Hanley Center provides evidence-based dysthymia treatment for adults of all ages.

Paranoia isn’t a specific mood disorder diagnosis but can occur as part of specific mood disorders, including one where substance misuse is happening. Certain drugs, such as cocaine and methamphetamine, can create a sense of paranoia.

Recognizing the symptoms of paranoia can be a clue to your mental health status. Symptoms may include:

• Defensiveness.
• Hostility.
• Aggression.
• Believing you’re always right.
• Inability to compromise.
• Inability to trust others.

If you or a loved one needs mood disorder treatment, call Hanley Center for skilled, compassionate care.