When emotions feel overwhelming, unpredictable, or heavy, it can be hard to know what’s normal and what might need support. Mood struggles can show up as sadness, numbness, irritability, anxiety, or feeling emotionally out of control. Sometimes they’re situational, and sometimes they linger and can cause exhaustion.

These articles are all written by Northlight therapists to help you understand mood symptoms, emotional regulation, and when extra support can make a difference. All blog posts are written for educational purposes only and are not a replacement for professional services.

Understanding Mood & Emotional Health

It's More than Sadness: Understanding Depression Beyond the Stereotypes

By Callie Peterson, LMFT, Published: Nov. 13, 2025

When Emotions Feel Like a Rollercoaster: Understanding Mood Disorders

By Callie Peterson, LMFT, Published Jan. 8, 2026

When the Worry Won't Turn Off: Understanding the Anxiety Cycle

By Callie Peterson, LMFT, Published Oct. 30, 2025

Grief is Love in Disguise: Learning to Live with Loss

By Callie Peterson, LMFT, Published Dec. 29,  2025

Borderline Personality Disorder

By Brittany Perrine, LPCC, Published March 24, 2026

It's More than Cleanliness: Understanding OCD Beyond the Stereotypes

By Callie Peterson, LMFT, Published Jan. 2, 2026

Seasonal & Situational Mood Challenges

Lights, Mood, and Minnesota Winters: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

By: Emily Jordan, Ph.D., LMFT, Published Oct. 29, 2025

5 Things a Therapist Does to Manage Seasonal Depression

By: Brittany Perrine, LPCC, Published Jan. 13, 2026

5 Strategies for the "Sunday Scaries": How to Manage the Anticipatory Dread

By Emily Jordan, Ph.D., LMFT, Published Oct. 19, 2025

Managing Anxiety During Uncertain Times and the 24-Hour News Cycle

By Emily Jordan, Ph.D., LMFT, Published April 6, 2026

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