Mood Disorder

Each year, Fraser works with numerous families affected by mood disorders. Fraser provides evaluation, direct services, information, and support for children, adults, and their families. Our programs are nationally recognized for their high quality and innovation, and our staff is skilled and caring. Perhaps the best way to understand how Fraser can help your family is to read our stories of success.

Definition

A group of behaviors characterized by extreme feelings of deep sadness or despair.

Related Disorders

  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive disorder
  • Dysthymia
  • Emotional disturbance
  • Manic depression
  • Psychosis
  • Schizoaffective disorder
  • Schizophrenia

Evaluations

A family needing services related to this disorder would begin with an evaluation. Fraser provides evaluations for children known to have, or suspected of having, mood disorders. These evaluations can provide a medical diagnosis, determine appropriate interventions, or monitor a child’s progress.

Direct Services

Preschool Mental Health Day Treatment Program— intensive therapy for children who have severe emotional and behavioral disturbances to help them develop adaptive coping skills and form trusting attachments to their parents or caregivers.

Family Support

Family Focused Program— skill-building activities for parents of young children who need additional support to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect.

Child Care Consultation and Support Services— practical strategies for child care and school-age care providers to enable them to include and retain children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors in community child care programs.

Center-Based Respite Care Program— comprehensive respite services for parents of children with special needs.

Education

Infant, toddler, and preschool programs at Fraser School— inclusive child care and educational curriculum for children of all abilities.

Ready 4K Program at Fraser School— structured learning to prepare children for kindergarten.