What are Depression, Bipolar Disorder & Mood Disorders?
Mood Disorders refer to a group of psychiatric conditions that result in periods of time with significant distress or functional impairment secondary to fluctuations in mood. They include Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Affective Disorders (BPAD) Type 1 and Type 2, Dysthymia (or chronic low mood), Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and others.
A key characteristic of mood disorders, are that when an individual is struggling with an episode (whether it be a depression, hypomania, mania, mixed state or other) they do not feel like their “normal self.” Patients will note changes in their ability to enjoy activities, their energy levels, their sleep, their focus and speed of thoughts, their appetite, their motivation, sense of self-worth or confidence, libido, impulsivity, irritability, and even the way that they react to stressors. Their relationships, work-life, home-life, financial life and other aspects of their world may be significantly impacted. Episodes can be severe, and require treatment by a psychiatrist who specializes in the evaluation, treatment and often medication management of mood disorders.
What Types of Treatment are Available for Mood Disorders in Philadelphia, Manhattan and Delaware?
If an individual is suffering with a mood disorder, it may be prudent to schedule an evaluation and receive treatment from a Psychiatrist in Philadelphia, Manhattan or Delaware with focused training on mood disorder treatment. This is because one’s mood may be influenced by various factors including non-psychiatric medications, medical illness, diet, exercise, hormonal changes, the season and alcohol and illicit substance use. Proper psychiatric diagnosis and treatment is aided by not only a full psychiatric evaluation, but a full medical workup as well – often including laboratory studies. Dr. Pagnani is trained and licensed to provide this type of thorough and specialized care, for the treatment of depression, bipolar disorder and mood disorders.
Mood Disorder treatment should be tailored to the individual. The treatment of mood disorders may include psychotherapy, the initiation of psychiatric medications or both. A complete evaluation by a Psychiatrist or mental health provider is vital, as treatment for depression & mood disorders may vary from changing a non-psychiatric medication that is causing depression or mood fluctuations, to the initiation of a psychiatric medication targeting one’s symptoms directly, to therapy and the implementation of change, regarding one’s stressors and/or behaviors. Often coordination between providers is necessary, and Dr. Pagnani makes the extra effort to collaborate with providers both within his practice, and outside of it, when evaluating and treating depression & mood disorders.
Why Choose Dr. Pagnani’s Practice for My Depression, Bipolar Disorder, or other Mood Disorder Treatment?
- Unlike large national Telehealth companies, we provide comprehensive, thorough and holistic treatment for depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders. This treatment may include medication management, psychotherapy or both.
- We provide both in-office and virtual Telehealth appointments for mood disorder treatment.
- We are mindful of the over-prescription of psychiatric medications, and aim to utilize the fewest number of medications, at the lowest effective doses for our patients. We strive to minimize the risk of poly-pharmacy and over-medication.
- Dr. Pagnani will take the time to discuss diet, exercise, meditation and other aspects of a holistic plan for a patient’s mood disorder treatment.
- Dr. Pagnani is a trusted psychiatric expert in the community. He has been recognized as a “Top Doc” in the Philadelphia area since 2020, he has appeared on Good Day Philadelphia to provide expert commentary on depression and mood disorders, he is frequently asked for expert commentary by local press and area journalists, and he serves as an Instructor at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and supervises Psychiatry residents at Jefferson Hospital.
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