Mood | Brightpath Neuro

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Welcome to our Mood clinic

Do you feel low, unhappy, drained of energy, or emotionally flat? Do feelings of hopelessness and helplessness weigh you down? Have you forgotten what it feels like to be happy?

If this resonates with you, we invite you to take our Mood and Trauma Screening—the first step in understanding your emotional well-being and finding the right support.

At Brightpath Neuro Assessment, we offer a comprehensive Mood Disorder Pathway designed to help you regain control of your life.

Our evidence-based approach includes:

✔ Online iCBT (Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) – Practical, structured support to help you reframe negative thoughts and develop coping strategies.
✔ Free Psychoeducation Sessions – Gain a deeper understanding of mood disorders, emotional regulation, and resilience-building techniques.

✔ Care plan, with Crisis and Safety planning tools.
✔ EMDR Therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – A specialized approach to processing trauma and reducing emotional distress.
✔ Hypnotherapy – A guided therapeutic approach to help rewire negative thought patterns and promote relaxation.
✔ FLOW Therapy – Our cutting-edge treatment for depression, designed to enhance mood and well-being.
✔ Holistic and Natural Approaches – Would you like advice on alternative and complementary therapies to improve your mental health naturally? We can help.
✔ Medication and Regular Reviews – If needed, we offer a medication pathway with regular check-ins to ensure the best treatment plan for you.

Whatever challenges you’re facing, you don’t have to face them alone. Take back control of your well-being today—because you deserve to feel better.

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1. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) – Clinical Depression

The most common form of depression in the UK.
Affects people of all ages, often linked to stress, genetics, or life events.
Symptoms include persistent low mood, lack of motivation, fatigue, appetite changes, and suicidal thoughts.
Treated with therapy (CBT), antidepressants (SSRIs), and lifestyle changes.

2. Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

Chronic, long-term depression lasting two years or more.
Less severe than MDD but can significantly affect daily life.
More common in middle-aged adults and older populations.

3. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Common in the UK due to short daylight hours in winter.
Symptoms include low energy, oversleeping, weight gain, and social withdrawal.
Often treated with light therapy (SAD lamps), vitamin D supplements, and therapy.

4. Postpartum Depression (Perinatal Depression)

Affects 1 in 10 women in the UK after childbirth.
Includes severe mood swings, bonding difficulties, and anxiety.
NHS offers mental health support for new mothers experiencing this.

5. Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)

Affects mood with episodes of depression and mania.
More commonly diagnosed in early adulthood.
Requires long-term management with mood stabilizers (e.g., lithium) and therapy.

6. Atypical Depression

Increasingly recognized in younger adults and teenagers in the UK.
Includes mood reactivity (temporary mood improvement with positive events), increased appetite, excessive sleep, and sensitivity to rejection.

7. Psychotic Depression

A severe form of depression accompanied by hallucinations or delusions.
Less common but requires urgent medical intervention.
Often treated in psychiatric hospitals or crisis services with antipsychotic medication.

8. Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD)

A growing concern in the UK, especially with the rising number of patients not responding to first-line antidepressants.

9. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Recognized as a severe form of PMS affecting 1 in 20 women in the UK.
Symptoms occur in the week before menstruation and include severe mood swings, anxiety, and depression.
Treatment includes SSRIs, hormonal therapy, and lifestyle modifications.

10. Situational Depression (Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood)

Linked to life events such as job loss, divorce, bereavement, or financial difficulties.
Affects a large portion of the UK population due to rising cost-of-living pressures and economic uncertainty.
Often resolves with time, therapy, and social support.

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