Mood Disorder Evaluation and Treatment
Glowen Wellness provides evaluation and treatment for adults in Alaska experiencing significant mood changes, recurrent depression, periods of unusually high energy, irritability, or other symptoms that may suggest a bipolar-spectrum or related mood disorder.
Because mood symptoms can overlap with anxiety, ADHD, sleep problems, substance use, and other conditions, careful assessment is important before deciding on treatment.
Mood symptoms can involve more than feeling “up” or “down.”
Some people experience periods of depression, irritability, reduced need for sleep, increased energy, racing thoughts, impulsive decisions, or noticeable changes in behavior and functioning.
The pattern, duration, and impact of these symptoms can help clarify what may be going on.
Evaluation includes your current symptoms, past episodes, sleep patterns, family history, medications, substance use, medical history, and how mood changes have affected work, relationships, finances, or daily life.
The goal is to distinguish between depression, bipolar-spectrum conditions, ADHD, anxiety, medication effects, and other possible contributors.
Treatment is individualized based on your symptoms, history, and previous response to care.
Options may include mood-stabilizing medications, antidepressants when appropriate, other psychiatric medications, sleep-focused treatment, and coordination with psychotherapy.
Medication decisions are made carefully, particularly when there is concern for mania or hypomania.
You do not need to know the diagnosis before reaching out.
If you have experienced significant shifts in mood, energy, sleep, irritability, or behavior, a consultation can help determine whether a psychiatric evaluation may be useful.