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Mood Disorders

Take back control of your moods

When your emotions feel like they’re out of your control?

  • Get started quickly
  • Convenient Virtual Visits
  • Care guided by a dedicated provider

If you are experiencing a medical emergency or emotional crisis, dial 911 and/or call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Understanding Mood Disorders

“Mood disorder” is the umbrella term for conditions that affect your emotional baseline for weeks at a time, rather than passing with a bad day or a good one. Depression and bipolar disorder are the two most common, but the category also covers milder, longer-running patterns.

If you’re not sure which condition fits what you’re feeling, that’s normal — and it’s exactly what an evaluation is for. You don’t need the right vocabulary to start; you just need to describe what’s been going on.

Signs & Symptoms

What mood disorders can look like

Everyone experiences mood disorders differently. You may benefit from talking to a provider if you have any, or a combination of, the symptoms below.

Low Mood Symptoms

  • Persistent sadness or low motivation
  • Loss of interest in usual activities
  • Low energy or fatigue
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Feelings of worthlessness

Elevated Mood Symptoms

  • Unusually high energy or euphoria
  • Irritability or agitation
  • Racing thoughts
  • Impulsive or risky decisions
  • Reduced need for sleep

Recognize some of this in yourself?

You don’t have to figure it out alone. Our licensed providers are available to help you understand what’s going on and build a plan from here.

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What We Treat

Common mood disorders we treat

Major Depressive Disorder

Persistent low mood and loss of interest lasting two weeks or more.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

A lower-grade depression that lingers for two years or longer.

Bipolar Disorder

Mood cycling between depressive and manic or hypomanic episodes.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Mood changes tied to the reduced daylight of fall and winter.

Cyclothymic Disorder

Chronic, milder mood swings that don’t reach full mania or major depression.

Common Causes & Risk Factors

What contributes to mood disorders

Mood disorders generally trace back to some combination of brain chemistry, genetics, and life circumstance.

  • Imbalances in mood-regulating brain chemicals
  • A family history of mood disorders
  • Major stress, grief, or life transitions
  • Chronic medical conditions
  • Substance use
  • Hormonal changes
How We Treat It

A plan built around you

Many patients do well with a combination of psychiatric medication management (when medically appropriate) and talk therapy, tailored to their symptoms and goals.

Therapy

Talk therapy & counseling options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)A foundational approach for reshaping the thought patterns behind mood symptoms.
Supportive psychotherapyAn ongoing space to track patterns and adjust your plan as things shift.
Psychiatric Medication Management

Common psychiatric medication options

The right medication depends heavily on which mood disorder you’re dealing with — our providers can help you with a medically appropriate plan of care.

AntidepressantsUsed primarily for depressive symptoms.
Mood stabilizersGenerally used to help decrease the frequency and severity of mood swings.
AntipsychoticsSometimes used at lower doses to help stabilize mood.
Because some mood disorders respond very differently to certain medications, getting care from an experienced provider can help make a real difference.
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Start your journey to feeling better today

Meet with a licensed provider from your phone, tablet, or computer, wherever you feel most comfortable.

Booking takes just a few minutes. We’ll connect you with a licensed provider who treats mood disorders and get you on the calendar.

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How It Works

Getting started is simple

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Start by completing our online appointment request. Share a few details so we can match you with the right care. Get started today

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Schedule your visit

One of our team members will contact you to schedule your appointment, review insurance and self-pay options, and answer any questions.

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Prepare for your visit

Before your appointment, you’ll receive simple instructions to help you check in and get ready.

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Meet your provider

On the day of your visit, check in as directed to let us know you’re ready. Our team is here to support you every step of the way.

Insurance & Pricing

We accept most major insurance plans

Fast Pace accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare, plus a simple self-pay option for uninsured patients.

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Question about whether we accept your health insurance? Call our team at (855) 560-4999.

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Call the number on the back of your card to confirm coverage for your visits with our providers.

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We help verify for you

Don’t worry — our team can also help verify your coverage at the time of your visit.

Frequently asked questions

They can overlap and even occur together, but anxiety centers on worry and fear, while mood disorders center on a shift in your overall emotional baseline — sustained sadness or sustained elevation. An evaluation can help sort out what you’re experiencing.

If mood changes are lasting more than a couple of weeks, affecting your work or relationships, or swinging between extremes, it’s worth getting evaluated rather than waiting to see if it passes.

We accept most health insurance and managed care plans for virtual behavioral health visits, including Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial insurance. Coverage continues to evolve, so if you plan to use insurance benefits you’ll be responsible for any co-pay, deductible, coinsurance, or non-covered services as determined by your plan.

Yes, we accept most Medicaid plans for virtual behavioral health visits. Schedule your visit and our team can help verify your specific coverage and availability before you’re seen.

Yes, we accept Medicare and most managed Medicare plans for virtual behavioral health visits. As with any insurance, our team can help verify your specific coverage.

We offer a simple self-pay option for virtual visits. No insurance, no problem — you can be seen and pay a flat self-pay rate at the time of service.

Yes. Appointments are held through a secure telehealth platform, and you can join from home or a private room at a Fast Pace Health clinic for added confidentiality.

This service is not for emergencies or crises. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or emotional crisis, dial 911 and/or call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

In crisis right now? If you are experiencing a medical emergency or emotional crisis, dial 911 and/or call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

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