Depression & Mood Disorders
What’s Going On?
Living with depression or mood swings can feel like you’re constantly fighting uphill. Whether you’re overwhelmed with sadness, lacking energy, or your emotions are bouncing all over the place, you’re not alone. Depression and mood disorders are real, and they’re treatable.
We’re here to help you understand what’s happening and how to take back control.
How Do the Symptoms of
Depression & Mood Disorders Look?
Mood disorders can add even more layers of confusion, like unpredictable mood swings. One day you’re on top of the world, and the next you’re in a pit of hopelessness. It’s more than just “being moody”—it’s exhausting.
Symptoms of Depression
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Easily Agitated
Even the smallest things—like noise or interruptions—make you feel tense and on edge.
Low Energy
No matter how much you rest, you feel drained and every task takes extra effort.
Mood Swings
Your emotions flip suddenly, leaving you high one moment and very low the next.
Trouble Focusing
Your mind feels scattered, making it hard to concentrate or make decisions.
Constant Overthinking
You replay mistakes in your head and doubt yourself, even when you’re doing fine.
Feeling Disconnected
You go through the motions emotionally checked out, like life is on autopilot.
Imposter Syndrome
You believe you’re failing or undeserving, even when evidence shows otherwise.
Loss of Interest
Hobbies, friends, or even favorite shows feel dull and no longer excite you.
Trouble Focusing
Your mind feels scattered, making it hard to concentrate or make decisions.
Irritability
You snap at loved ones over small things, even when you don’t mean to.
The Reality of Depression and Mood Disorders
Understanding the Numbers
Behind Mental Health Challenges
Depression Effects
people worldwide annually
Last Year
people had major depression
Mood Disorders Effect
Of Adults in the USA
Depression affects
Of men annually
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Only about 35% of Black adults with a mental health condition receive treatment, compared to 49% of white adults.
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Depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. In the U.S., the estimated economic burden of depression is approximately $210 billion annually, including costs related to healthcare, lost productivity, and treatment.
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Among adolescents aged 12-17, 17% experience a major depressive episode, which represents about 4.1 million teens. Depression in youth is often underdiagnosed or misunderstood, especially within minority communities.
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Studies show that Black and Hispanic adults are more likely to report symptoms of depression than white adults, yet are less likely to receive proper treatment.
How Therapy Can Help You Bounce Back
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Breaking Negative Thought Patterns
We’ll help you recognize and shift the unhelpful thoughts that keep you feeling stuck and overwhelmed.
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Staying Grounded in the Present
Learn effective techniques to stay present, calm, and better manage those overwhelming emotions when they arise.
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Strengthening Relationships
We’ll focus on improving your relationships, helping you build stronger support systems so you don’t feel alone in your journey.
