Almost all people will experience low mood or stress occasionally. It is also common that we tend to ignore the mood problems until it significantly impact on sleep, work and relationships. People with mood disorders, like depression or anxiety, tend to underperform at work/ school and have difficulty maintaining healthy relationships. Severe mood disorder may also increase the suicidal risk behaviour of an individual.

It is paramount importance that we have better understanding of the common mood disorders so that we can stay alert before the conditions worsen.

According to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), there are 265 diagnoses. The common mood disorders include:

• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Anxiety disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Social anxiety disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Panic disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Our well-trained counsellors can provide individuals with evidence-based psychotherapy treatments to achieve recovery and rebuild a healthy mindset again.