What are Adolescent Mood Disorders?

While the teenage years are naturally filled with emotional ups and downs, an adolescent mood disorder goes far beyond typical “teen angst.” Conditions like teen depression, bipolar disorder, and severe anxiety can deeply disrupt their academic performance, social development, and family life.

Early intervention is incredibly effective. Getting an accurate diagnosis and a supportive treatment plan in place now gives your teenager the tools they need to navigate their emotions safely and transition healthily into adulthood.

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Common Signs to Watch For

Because teens often hide their struggles, it is important for parents and guardians to recognize the clinical signs, which frequently include:

  • Sudden, unexplained drop in academic performance
  • Withdrawing from friends, family, and favorite activities
  • Outbursts of extreme irritability or sudden rage
  • Significant changes in sleep patterns or appetite
  • Expressing feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
  • Engaging in risky, impulsive, or self-harming behaviors

Our Approach to Healing

We don’t just treat the teenager; we partner with the whole family. We combine careful psychiatric evaluation with supportive therapy to create a safe path forward.

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    Medication Management

    Finding the right medication for a developing teenager requires immense care and precision. We utilize thorough evaluations and genetic testing to build a safe, highly personalized prescribing plan that stabilizes your teen’s mood without blunting their growing personality.

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    Talk Therapy

    Teenagers need a safe, neutral space to process their complex emotions. Our specialized therapists partner with your child to navigate peer pressures, reframe negative thought patterns, and build the healthy coping skills necessary for a successful transition to adulthood.

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    GeneSight® Testing

    Finding the right medication for your teenager shouldn’t be a guessing game. Using simple GeneSight DNA testing, we bypass frustrating trial-and-error to safely prescribe the best options for your child’s developing brain and emotional stability.

Your Trusted Providers

Overcoming Adolescent Mood Disorder requires a medical team you can genuinely trust. Meet the experts dedicated to understanding your unique needs and building a treatment plan that actually works.

Hanna Wilkinson

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Tabitha Winter

LCPC

Rachel Mohr

PMHNP-BC

Tracey Small

MSN, PMHMP-BC

Tera Price

PMHMP-BC

Natalie St Clair

APRN

Caleb Ediger

APRN-BC

Candra Manley

APRN

Falon Nelson

APRN

Trever Krehbiel, MD

Medical Doctor

Eric McDaniel

LMLP

Ethan Schrandt

TMS Tech

Brianna Lee

DNP, FNP-C, APRN

Cassandra Hinerman

PHMNP-BC

Satinder Mahal, D.O.

Medical Doctor

Sarah Blosser

APRN, BC

Jennifer Hubbard

MSN, PMHNP-BC

Tracy Caldwell

APRN-BC

Lisa Bohon

PMHNP-BC

Nicole Xanders-Danler

Medical Provider

Amy Adams

APRN

Carly Svoboda

PMHNP-BC

Kurt Leis

MSN, APRN, BC

Maeghan Matson

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Reinier Eijkhout

TMS Tech

Dave Schrandt

TMS Coordinator

Ericka Purcell

MS, LCMFT

Taylor Courtois

MSN, APRN-C

Abby Leis

MS, LPC

Austyn Friedrich

TMS Tech

Jessica Moyer

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Sarah Bahns

LCMFT

Shaina Morgan

APRN, PMHNP-BC

I just love how the front desk staff know me, and make me feel so welcome when I walk into KMHM.

I just love how the front desk staff know me, and make me feel so welcome when I walk into KMHM.

Everyone at KMHM is so caring. I feel like family when I go there!

Everyone at KMHM is so caring. I feel like family when I go there!

I was hopeless and out of options.  My medications were no longer working and my depression was worsening and leading to suicidal thoughts to say the least.  After the 1st 6 treatments of Ketamine, I was clearly on the road to recovery.  I felt alive again and full of hope.  I could never be so thankful to have this as a treatment option.  Thank you so much to the wonderful staff at Kansas Mental Health Medicine.

I was hopeless and out of options.  My medications were no longer working and my depression was worsening and leading to suicidal thoughts to say the least.  After the 1st 6 treatments of Ketamine, I was clearly on the road to recovery.  I felt alive again and full of hope.  I could never be so thankful to have this as a treatment option.  Thank you so much to the wonderful staff at Kansas Mental Health Medicine.

Before beginning Ketamine infusions for the first time, I was experiencing chronic depression and anxiety for the last 8 years. I had difficulties going to work, getting out of bed, leaving the house, showering, not taking care of myself, not exercising, pushing away everyone who loved me, partying, and I knew this wasn’t the real me. I simply couldn’t find a way out. Then, I came across ketamine infusion therapy, and my life would never be the same again. After the initial six infusions over two weeks I was showing many signs of improvement. Several weeks later things kept improving. Having maintenance infusions every so often since beginning, I can honestly say I genuinely feel like myself again and feel like I am actually LIVING my life rather than just waiting to die. After so many years of frustration and hopelessness, the feeling of the dark cloud over my head going away has been life-changing.

Before beginning Ketamine infusions for the first time, I was experiencing chronic depression and anxiety for the last 8 years. I had difficulties going to work, getting out of bed, leaving the house, showering, not taking care of myself, not exercising, pushing away everyone who loved me, partying, and I knew this wasn’t the real me. I simply couldn’t find a way out. Then, I came across ketamine infusion therapy, and my life would never be the same again. After the initial six infusions over two weeks I was showing many signs of improvement. Several weeks later things kept improving. Having maintenance infusions every so often since beginning, I can honestly say I genuinely feel like myself again and feel like I am actually LIVING my life rather than just waiting to die. After so many years of frustration and hopelessness, the feeling of the dark cloud over my head going away has been life-changing.

The Nurses that take care of me and help me through my treatments are blessings to my life.

The Nurses that take care of me and help me through my treatments are blessings to my life.

I received ketamine treatment from KMHM.  They were extremely compassionate, caring, and supportive.  After receiving the ketamine treatment protocol I experienced remarkable relief from the crippling feelings of depression and anxiety. I enjoyed my life again and was fully able to contribute in the responsibilities of being a husband, parent and productive employee. I am so grateful to KMHM for making the highly effective ketamine treatment available in our city.

I received ketamine treatment from KMHM.  They were extremely compassionate, caring, and supportive.  After receiving the ketamine treatment protocol I experienced remarkable relief from the crippling feelings of depression and anxiety. I enjoyed my life again and was fully able to contribute in the responsibilities of being a husband, parent and productive employee. I am so grateful to KMHM for making the highly effective ketamine treatment available in our city.

Ready to Support Your Teen’s Mental Health?

You do not have to navigate this challenging season alone. Reach out to our scheduling team today to book an initial evaluation for your child.