Mood
Disorders

Everyday life is a roller coaster of emotions. You may feel on top of the world one day because of a high-profile promotion or an awesome grade on a test. Another day,you may feel down in the dumps due to relationship problems, financial troubles, or because you got a flat tire on the way to work. These are normal fluctuations in mood that come and go. When your mood starts to have an impact on your daily activities and in your social, educational, and vocational relationships, you may be suffering from a mood disorder.

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MOOD DISORDERS

What is a Mood Disorder

Mood disorders are characterized by a serious change in mood that cause disruption to life activities. Though many different sub-types are recognized,three major states of mood disorders exist: depressive, manic, and bipolar.

It is Normal
Major depressive disorder is characterized by overall depressed mood.Elevated moods are characterized by mania or hypomania
Causes
The cycling between both depressed and manic moods is characteristic of bipolar mood disorders.
Extreme Cases
. In addition to type and sub-type of mood, these disorders also vary in intensity and severity. For example, dysthymic disorder is a lesser form of major depression and cyclothymic disorder is recognized as a similar, but less severe form of
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Causes and Effects of Mood Disorders

What causes mood disorders? Researchers and medical professionals do nothave a pinpointed answer for this question but believe both biological andenvironmental factors are at play. If your family history includes individualswho have been diagnosed with mood disorders, your likelihood of experiencingthem, while still low overall, is increased

Past Life Events
Traumatic life events are also considered culprits of the onset of mood disorders as well.
Work-Life Balance
Mood disorders can negatively impact your work life and school life and intrude on your personal relationships
Mood Disorders Caused by Substance Abuse
In some cases, medications and substance abuse can be the cause behind your disorder.

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Prevalence of Mood Disorders

Mood disorders have been found to affect approximately 20% of the general population at any given point.

The Kenyan Perspective
More specifically, 7% of the Kenyan. population is thought to suffer from depression over the course of their lifetime, with bipolar disorder affecting only 1% of the general population.
Under-Reported
However, researchers agree that many instances of manic moods often go unnoticed or are deemed unproblematic, causing a significant decrease in their reported prevalence.
The General Populatin
Mood disorders have been found to affect approximately 20% of the general population at any given point.
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Bi Polar Disorders

When someone has bipolar disorder, their moods swing from very high to very low.

Past Life Events
When their mood is high and positive, they may have symptoms of psychosis. They may feel extremely good and believe they have special powers.
These symptoms include thinking someone is trying to harm them
Work-Life Balance
When their mood is depressed, the individual may have psychotic symptoms that make them feel angry, sad, or frightened.
Mood Disorders Caused by Substance Abuse
In some cases, medications and substance abuse can be the cause behind your disorder.

Kenya Mental Health First Aid Programme

Kenya Mental Health First Aid teaches the society how to identify understand and howto respond to and assist someone experiencing mood disorder related issues and  risk factors, warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns.

Our prevention programme

Kenya Mental Health First Aid prevention programme have been shown to reduce depression with Effective community approaches to prevent depression include school-based programme to enhance a pattern of positive thinking in children and adolescents.

training

Kenya Mental Health First Aid trainings gives people the skills they need to reach out and provide initial help and support to individuals who may be developing depression or experiencing a crisis.

non-JUDGMENTAL

Our service teaches the society to be non-judgmental. We want to ensure that everyone at any age are provided with the best mental care possible by reaching out to them through the people they love and trust.