Mood stabilizers are a class of medications used in the treatment of mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder and depression. They work by reducing abnormal activity in the brain, helping to balance mood swings.
A common type of mood stabilizer often used for treating bipolar disorder. It helps reduce the severity and frequency of mania.
Anticonvulsants: These are typically used to treat seizure disorders but can also act as mood stabilizers.
A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).