Instructions for Kimberly's Mood Chart

I created this weekly mood chart in Microsoft Excel (see Sample Chart link below). You will need access to a color printer. It is a chart that relates moods to colors of ink. It is divided into 3 sections - Morning, Afternoon, and Evening.

I give it to tdoc, bi-weekly, so she can go over with my child, the events or moods that have been charted. For the pdoc, I have laid it on the floor, 4-6 weeks, end-to-end, so that he can see the flow of the colors/moods as we change medications.

This charting is simple, and you spend 5 minutes a day or less on your computer, just entering in the happenings of your child's daily life. Include the date, and wake/sleep times. I believe this chart is very helpful for those kids who cycle rapidly...

Here is the color key, also labeled on the bottom of the blank chart (see link below):

1. Black is for regular moods
2. Red is for rage/irritated/hyper moods
3. Blue is for sad moods
4. Green is for events that happen (doctor's appts., birthdays, etc)
5. Orange is for tracking medicine changes

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