Whether you’re wondering what a mood disorder is or you’ve been living with one for years, our team at Solstice Healthcare is here to guide you with understanding and evidence-based care. Mood disorders can impact every aspect of your life—shaping your relationships, influencing your work, and even affecting your physical well-being. But with the right support, healing is possible.
Compassionate Care for
Mood Disorders
At Solstice Healthcare, You Don’t Have to Face It Alone
We provide expert, compassionate treatment for a wide range of mood disorders.
We specialize in the full mood disorders list, from Major Depressive Disorder to Bipolar Disorder and everything in between, offering personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs.
What is mood disorder?
A mood disorder is a mental health condition marked by persistent disturbances in emotional state. These conditions can lead to extended periods of sadness, irritability, or extreme mood shifts that interfere with daily functioning. Gaining clarity about what a mood disorder is marks the first step toward healing—and we’re here to guide you through every stage of the journey.
Types of Mood Disorders We Treat
At Solstice Healthcare, we provide care for the following types of mood disorders, each treated with compassion and expertise:
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is where people experience major shifts in their mood. This can include elevated levels of energy, called mania, and episodes of sadness or depression. These fluctuations can be exhausting for people, so our team works on helping you feel more stable.
Mood Disorder
Mood Disorder related to a health condition is when there is a significant change in one’s emotional state that is linked to a medical condition or illness. Depression is commonly associated with cancer, chronic pain, auto-immune diseases, and many other chronic illnesses. Our comprehensive approach addresses these unique challenges of the relationship between one’s physical health and mental health.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) characterized by debilitating emotional and physical symptoms that typically occur in the days leading up to menstruation. People experience shifts in mood, irritability, and physical discomfort.
Major Depression
Major Depression goes beyond feeling sadness. Often, it includes feeling hopelessness, experiencing a loss of interest in activities, and can change your appetite and sleeping patterns.
Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is when you experience intense feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion after childbirth. Our compassionate care helps individuals through this transition, offering support and providing stability.
Contact our mental health experts to learn more about these disorders.
Mood Disorder Symptoms to Watch For
If you’re experiencing any of the following mood disorder symptoms, it might be time to seek support:
Persistent sadness or hopelessness
Mood swings or irritability
Loss of interest in usual activities
Fatigue or low energy
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Changes in appetite or sleep
Thoughts of self-harm or death
These symptoms vary by diagnosis but are common across most types of mood disorders. Our team will help you understand your experience and find the right path forward.
Comprehensive Mood Disorder Treatment in Connecticut
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Group & Family Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Holistic Therapies (Art, Music, Somatic)
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Mindfulness & Meditation
- Neurofeedback
- Medication Management
When appropriate, we may prescribe mood disorder medications to support symptom relief alongside therapy. Every treatment plan is designed to help you achieve emotional balance and long-term wellness.
Why Choose Solstice Healthcare?
Living with a mood disorder can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to carry that burden alone. At Solstice Healthcare, our dedicated specialists combine clinical expertise with genuine compassion—offering care that honors your experience and supports your healing with dignity every step of the way.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
If you’re asking yourself what is a mood disorder, or struggling with persistent emotional ups and downs, we’re here to help. Reach out today to learn more about our specialized care for the full mood disorders list, and discover how we can support you with the right combination of therapy and mood disorder medications.
