Abstract: A method for improving the mental health of children, families and homes using “positive feedback loop” technology is described. One or more aspects of the method include obtaining a device; training the device to assign a predetermined threshold to at least one input, where the at least one input comprises a measurement of at least one condition of an ambient environment; measuring the at least one input; assigning a score to the measurement of the at least one condition of an ambient environment; evaluating whether the score exceeds the predetermined threshold; alerting at least one user when the score exceeds the predetermined threshold; and repeating the measuring, assigning, and evaluating steps until the score exceeds the predetermined threshold when the score does not exceed the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: The disclosure provides methods of treating bipolar disorder by administering an antiestrogen to reduce the severity and frequency of mood episodes. The disclosure further provides methods of treating depression with an antiestrogen in a descending dose protocol.