When do we speak of mood disorder?
A set of problems or a condition is considered a mood disorder when:
- a person has been in an extraordinarily dark or melancholic mood for more than two weeks and/or no longer enjoys anything in life;
- the person, additionally, has several (other) problems such as sleep disorders, reduced appetite, low energy levels, fatigue, concentration problems, indecision, dullness or inertia, physical unrest, sense of guilt, thoughts about death or suicide;
- a person has problems that hinder daily activities and suffers psychological distress.
Not all mood disorders are the same. They may vary from mild to severe. Someone with a mild mood disorder will only have a few symptoms. Someone with a severe mood disorder will have nearly all the known symptoms. The degree of suffering and distress is related to the extent to which these symptoms are present, dominate life and disrupt regular daily activities and routines.
The treatment of mood disorders
Mood disorders with teenagers and young adults can often successfully be treated. In the majority of cases, treatment of a mood disorder will have a beneficial effect. By giving the teenager or young adult a lot of personal attention, by understanding his or her feelings and by communicating the positive sides of life, we can soon help these young people experience change. Yes We Can Clinics aims to reduce any medication that the the teenager or young adult already receives to zero or as little as possible during the treatment.
Contact us
Yes We Can Youth Clinics can effectively treat teenagers and young adults who are suffering from a wide variety of mental health issues. If you have any questions, any at all, you can always contact us. We cannot stress enough that we are always there for you, whether you sign up for a treatment in our clinic or not.
You can reach us by phone from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (GMT +1) via phone number: +31 (0)85 02 01 222. After business hours – weekdays after 6:00 p.m. and on the weekends – your call will be forwarded. Please note that it might take longer than usual to answer your call. If we cannot answer the call right away, please leave a message and we will call you back as soon as possible. You can also fill in our contact form.
Register for an intake interview
Would you like to register a teenager or young adult (aged 13-25) for a treatment at Yes We Can Youth Clinics? Please fill in our intake form and we will contact you to schedule a personal intake interview.
Intake form