Teenage Mood Swings are Treatable

Treatment of mood disorders in teens varies based on age, symptoms, physical health, and severity of the condition. Diagnosis is especially important as mood swings can be symptoms of more severe mood disorders. Please schedule a no-cost assessment.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia emphasizes that treatment for mood disorders varies by individual. Treatment may include individual or group therapy. Family and school involvement as a supportive role to remove stressors that may be triggering may be recommended. Medication is a viable addition to most treatment regimes if the mood swing is determined to have brain chemistry imbalances are included in the diagnosis.

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Symptoms of Adolescent Mood Swings

A teen experiencing adolescent mood swings may be extremely sad, empty, or irritable (depressed). However, they may have periods of depression alternating with being excessively happy, overly energetic and excitable, unable to sleep, grandiose (mania). Accordingly, there are several different mood disorders that can be accurately identified and treated.

The Harvard Health Blog points out three key indicators to monitor that distinguish normal moodiness from something more serious:

1. Severity of symptoms. Extreme mood or behavior changes, feelings of loneliness or worthlessness, and perceptual disturbance (hallucinations) may indicate a more serious problem.
2. Duration of symptoms. When a bad night at home turns into bad weeks or months, this indicates the potential for a more serious issue.
3. Where symptoms occur. When the mood swings start moving between home, school, and extracuricular activities, this could indicate a disorder.