Mood Disorder

Mood disorders cause persistent shifts in emotional state — including depression and bipolar disorder — and are among the most treatable conditions in psychiatry. Dr. Mirza treats them in Hamilton, NJ with individualized plans spanning medication management, psychotherapy, and Deep TMS for treatment-resistant cases.

Mood disorders affect how you feel on a persistent, ongoing basis — not just in response to a difficult event, but as a chronic shift in your emotional state. They are among the most treatable conditions in psychiatry. At Hamilton Psychiatric Services, Dr. Mirza brings over 30 years of expertise to diagnosing and treating mood disorders in Hamilton, NJ, offering individualized plans that may include medication management, psychotherapy, and BrainsWay Deep TMS for treatment-resistant cases.

Major Depressive Disorder

Major depression is far more than prolonged sadness. It is a biological condition that affects sleep, appetite, energy, concentration, and the ability to experience pleasure — often for weeks or months at a time. Dr. Mirza takes a precision-medicine approach to depression treatment: selecting medications based on each patient's history and tolerability, and offering FDA-cleared Deep TMS for patients who have not responded adequately to antidepressants.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is characterized by cycling episodes of mania or hypomania (elevated, expansive, or irritable mood with increased energy) and depression. The pattern, severity, and frequency vary considerably between patients. Accurate diagnosis is essential — bipolar disorder is often misidentified as unipolar depression, leading to treatments that can worsen cycling. Dr. Mirza provides thorough evaluation, mood stabilizer management, and long-term psychiatric monitoring to help patients achieve stability.

Situational Depression

Situational depression — clinically called Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood — occurs in response to a specific identifiable stressor such as job loss, divorce, bereavement, or a serious illness diagnosis. While it is reactive in nature, it can become severe and debilitating if left unaddressed. Short-term therapeutic support and, when appropriate, medication can significantly shorten recovery time and prevent progression to a major depressive episode.

Prolonged Grief & Persistent Sadness

Grief is a natural response to loss, but when sadness becomes persistent, all-consuming, and interferes with daily function for an extended period, it may indicate Prolonged Grief Disorder or an underlying depressive condition. Dr. Mirza provides compassionate evaluation to distinguish normal grief from a clinical condition that would benefit from psychiatric intervention — and creates a treatment plan that respects both the emotional and medical dimensions of each patient's experience.

Adjustment Disorder

Adjustment disorder develops when an emotional or behavioral response to a stressful life change is disproportionate to the event and significantly disrupts daily functioning. Symptoms can include anxiety, depression, conduct disturbances, or a combination. With the right support — therapy, short-term medication if needed, and structured psychiatric follow-up — most patients recover fully and develop stronger coping strategies for future challenges.