Depression & Mood Disorders
What’s Going On?
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.
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Easily Agitated
The smallest things—like someone sneezing the wrong way—make you feel irrationally annoyed and on edge.
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Trouble Concentrating & Making Decisions
You feel stuck, like your brain has too many tabs open, and you can’t decide what to do next.
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Imposter Syndrome
You constantly think you’re failing or that you don’t deserve success, even though you know that’s not true.
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Low Energy
No matter how much rest you get, you’re always tired. Everything feels like it takes way too much effort.
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Constant Overthinking
Your mind is flooded with thoughts of failure and not being good enough, even when you’re doing just fine.
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Loss of Interest
Things that used to excite you—like hobbies, hanging out, or even watching shows—now seem uninteresting.
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Mood Swings
Your emotions flip like a switch. One moment you’re up, and the next, you’re feeling deeply low for no reason.
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Feeling Numb or Disconnected
You’re just going through the motions, emotionally checked out and feeling like life is on autopilot.
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Irritability with Loved Ones
You snap at the people you care about, even though you don’t mean to. It feels like everything gets under your skin.
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.
