‘Mood disorder’ is a general term for a category of disorders that include symptoms associated with mood dysregulation. This group of symptoms are present in several disorders including Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and its newly identified phenotype called Fear of Harm.
Treatment for mood disorders can include prescribed medications, over the counter supplements, talk therapy, exercise and other lifestyle interventions, and meditation to name just a few.
The National Institutes of Mental Health estimate that 21.4% of adults in the United States experience a mood disorder at some point in their lives. An estimated 14.3% of adolescents aged 13-18 suffer from mood disorders with 11.2% experiencing “severe impairment”. Early diagnosis and intervention can make the difference between severe impairment and stability, so it’s never too soon to get treatment.
CMHRC is led by and for families living with mental illness. From our dedicated board, to our expert staff, to our enthusiastic volunteers we represent this lived experience. With many decades of combined experience as mental health professionals treating mental illness and as families surviving and thriving with mental illness, we bring a unique and essential perspective to the world of mental health services.
Our programs and services have been developed specifically to support both families and the professionals who treat them. From community building support and educational programs like our monthly Book & Movie Club, to our free monthly webinars and clinical seminars, to high-touch expert services like our Wayfinder Service, to our unique Palliative ParentingTM classes and Childhood Bipolar Conferences, to our invaluable CMHRC Toolkit web-app for tracking symptoms, moods, and medications, we’re here to help families and providers grow, learn, and enjoy the best possible quality of life.
All these offerings are made possible by the incredible support of our CMHRC community. Through charitable giving, you can help to reshape the landscape of children’s mental health for a brighter future full of hope.
