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Dr. Neal G Ranen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
After training at Hopkins and then serving as full-time staff/faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, I am now in private practice where I treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, irritability, OCD, mood swings, Bipolar, and life stressors. I am double Board-Certified, and both a Psychopharmacologist (medication expert) and Psychotherapist (using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and other approaches). You deserve expertise, compassion, and a holistic approach to understanding you and your circumstances.
After training at Hopkins and then serving as full-time staff/faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, I am now in private practice where I treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, irritability, OCD, mood swings, Bipolar, and life stressors. I am double Board-Certified, and both a Psychopharmacologist (medication expert) and Psychotherapist (using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and other approaches). You deserve expertise, compassion, and a holistic approach to understanding you and your circumstances.
(410) 413-2145 View (410) 413-2145
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Brilliance Psychiatry and Wellness, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204  (Online Only)
Welcome to Psychiatry's dream team. We have created a breathtaking backdrop for your mental wellbeing. Enjoy access to progressive stylish venues, lounges, and delicious surrounding cuisine. Culture and environment are key to creating relationship, balance and establishing goals and dreams for one's lifetime. We offer you creative life design from the inside out. We extend an invitation for you to join the Brilliance Psychiatry community as your authentic self. We specialize in helping you create balance, bliss, and self efficacy. As mental health experts, we help you to self-actualize and earnestly believe in yourself.
Welcome to Psychiatry's dream team. We have created a breathtaking backdrop for your mental wellbeing. Enjoy access to progressive stylish venues, lounges, and delicious surrounding cuisine. Culture and environment are key to creating relationship, balance and establishing goals and dreams for one's lifetime. We offer you creative life design from the inside out. We extend an invitation for you to join the Brilliance Psychiatry community as your authentic self. We specialize in helping you create balance, bliss, and self efficacy. As mental health experts, we help you to self-actualize and earnestly believe in yourself.
(443) 464-2583 View (443) 464-2583
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Victoria Mojibola
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Regardless of the psychiatric-mental health need or issue presented, the utmost objective of the PMHNP-BC is to assist the client in coordinating and managing their mental health necessities using the techniques of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery appropriate to the client’s culture and developmental stage.
Regardless of the psychiatric-mental health need or issue presented, the utmost objective of the PMHNP-BC is to assist the client in coordinating and managing their mental health necessities using the techniques of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery appropriate to the client’s culture and developmental stage.
(443) 707-2595 View (443) 707-2595
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Buntu Behavioral Health LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-B, MS-PHN, CRNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
My practice approach is holistic approach to mental health with a personalized plan for each of my patients. Take care of your mental health and start thriving today. I am experienced in assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric and mental health condition.
My practice approach is holistic approach to mental health with a personalized plan for each of my patients. Take care of your mental health and start thriving today. I am experienced in assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychiatric and mental health condition.
(410) 438-8355 View (410) 438-8355
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Connor Stimpson
Physician Assistant, PA-C
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21252
My clients are often people who want to get better and are open to treatment recommendations. If you are seeking treatment you should be provided with empathy, compassion, and evidence-based practice.
My clients are often people who want to get better and are open to treatment recommendations. If you are seeking treatment you should be provided with empathy, compassion, and evidence-based practice.
(443) 665-0894 View (443) 665-0894
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Lisa Gordon
Psychiatrist, MD, DAPBN
Verified Verified
Towson, MD 21204
Dr. Lisa Gordon, MD is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with extensive expertise treating a wide variety of mental health conditions and emotional challenges. She has been in practice for over 25 years with significant experience across inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care settings. She specializes in Cultural Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology and began her career as an Assistant Professor, doing research and providing cultural psychiatry training to medical students and residents.
Dr. Lisa Gordon, MD is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with extensive expertise treating a wide variety of mental health conditions and emotional challenges. She has been in practice for over 25 years with significant experience across inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care settings. She specializes in Cultural Psychiatry and Psychopharmacology and began her career as an Assistant Professor, doing research and providing cultural psychiatry training to medical students and residents.
(240) 873-2762 View (240) 873-2762
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Beata Gilbert
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Towson, MD 21204
Beata Gilbert is passionate about helping individuals with mental health disorders, and about helping end the stigma related to psychiatric issues. She started her career in health care and continues to pursue her nursing degree. She has worked extensively in different areas of nursing and avidly helped individuals to achieve optimized progress in mental health. She finds delights in coaching, psychoeducation and medication management for teens and adults. She is an advocate for preventative interventions and shared decision making.
Beata Gilbert is passionate about helping individuals with mental health disorders, and about helping end the stigma related to psychiatric issues. She started her career in health care and continues to pursue her nursing degree. She has worked extensively in different areas of nursing and avidly helped individuals to achieve optimized progress in mental health. She finds delights in coaching, psychoeducation and medication management for teens and adults. She is an advocate for preventative interventions and shared decision making.
(240) 363-0982 View (240) 363-0982

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Photo of Charlotte Nwogwugwu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Towson, MD
Charlotte Nwogwugwu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DrPH, MPH MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201
This blend of therapies is particularly effective for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and the bipolar spectrum, among others.
As a seasoned mental health professional, I am dedicated to providing exceptional care to clients grappling with burnout, anxiety, performance anxiety, and depression. My practice is grounded in the belief that true healing and wellness encompass both the mind and the body. Therefore, I offer a unique, integrative approach that blends advanced holistic strategies with traditional psychiatric methods. I employ a treatment models that includes functional nutrition, laboratory testing, ensuring a deep understanding of your unique physiological makeup, mind-body practices and the cultivation of healthy lifestyle habits.
This blend of therapies is particularly effective for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and the bipolar spectrum, among others.
As a seasoned mental health professional, I am dedicated to providing exceptional care to clients grappling with burnout, anxiety, performance anxiety, and depression. My practice is grounded in the belief that true healing and wellness encompass both the mind and the body. Therefore, I offer a unique, integrative approach that blends advanced holistic strategies with traditional psychiatric methods. I employ a treatment models that includes functional nutrition, laboratory testing, ensuring a deep understanding of your unique physiological makeup, mind-body practices and the cultivation of healthy lifestyle habits.
(443) 393-7502 View (443) 393-7502
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Brenda Pearson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21201  (Online Only)
Conditions treated are Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and other disorders.
I have extensive experience in understanding how physical and psychological illness affect the mind and body. I have learned that no one treatment is always effective for every person and any one ailment. My focus is holistic and I welcome natural treatments that have proven to be effective in providing relief as well as pharmacologic treatments. I truly believe the best outcome and optimal level of wellness is achieved when the patient can concurrently participate in therapy and is an active participant in their mental health treatment.
Conditions treated are Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and other disorders.
I have extensive experience in understanding how physical and psychological illness affect the mind and body. I have learned that no one treatment is always effective for every person and any one ailment. My focus is holistic and I welcome natural treatments that have proven to be effective in providing relief as well as pharmacologic treatments. I truly believe the best outcome and optimal level of wellness is achieved when the patient can concurrently participate in therapy and is an active participant in their mental health treatment.
(443) 241-6351 View (443) 241-6351
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Susana Nwosu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNPPMH
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21215
At King Health Systems, we provide case management, therapy, and medication management for clients with Medicaid who are struggling with addiction, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar, and more. We serve children ages 3 and up. We are currently offering telehealth and in person services. Our case management (PRP) services can assist clients with housing referrals, employment support, stress management, budgeting and money management, coping skills, socialization skills, parenting skills and mentoring services.
At King Health Systems, we provide case management, therapy, and medication management for clients with Medicaid who are struggling with addiction, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar, and more. We serve children ages 3 and up. We are currently offering telehealth and in person services. Our case management (PRP) services can assist clients with housing referrals, employment support, stress management, budgeting and money management, coping skills, socialization skills, parenting skills and mentoring services.
(410) 904-6805 View (410) 904-6805
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SUUNA Chi Health Care Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Florenc, PMHNP-, BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21215
This provider has twenty plus years as a Psychiatric registered nurse and almost ten years as a Psychiatric Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Maryland and Washington DC. This provider sees patients with ADHD, anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, eating disorder, substance abuse disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's. We offer medication management, brief psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
This provider has twenty plus years as a Psychiatric registered nurse and almost ten years as a Psychiatric Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Maryland and Washington DC. This provider sees patients with ADHD, anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, eating disorder, substance abuse disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's. We offer medication management, brief psychotherapy and psychoeducation.
(240) 226-1868 View (240) 226-1868
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IAW Behavioral Health & Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, Ed, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pikesville, MD 21208
Hello there! I'm Tiffany Ross, Founder & CEO of IAW (I am Worthy) Behavioral Health & Wellness. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner serving Maryland residents aged 6 and above, I am dedicated to delivering thorough and cohesive care. I prioritize collaborative decision-making, partnering closely with you to tailor a personalized care plan that reflects your input and preferences. My expertise spans the management of various mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Hello there! I'm Tiffany Ross, Founder & CEO of IAW (I am Worthy) Behavioral Health & Wellness. As a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner serving Maryland residents aged 6 and above, I am dedicated to delivering thorough and cohesive care. I prioritize collaborative decision-making, partnering closely with you to tailor a personalized care plan that reflects your input and preferences. My expertise spans the management of various mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
(240) 896-1459 View (240) 896-1459
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Overcare Psychiatry &Therapy
Psychiatric Nurse
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21231
We have great experience providing psychiatry treatment over the years at John Hopkins, Lifebridge Health, Sheppard Pratt, and University of Maryland among others. We treat various conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Bipolar, Mood Disorders, Psychotic disorders, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Substance Abuse such as Addiction, and Medical Cannabis ID certification/Renewal among others. We provide direct clinical care to patients presenting for initial or follow-up diagnostic assessment and treatment recommendations. Care is provided through therapeutic interventions.
We have great experience providing psychiatry treatment over the years at John Hopkins, Lifebridge Health, Sheppard Pratt, and University of Maryland among others. We treat various conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, OCD, Bipolar, Mood Disorders, Psychotic disorders, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Substance Abuse such as Addiction, and Medical Cannabis ID certification/Renewal among others. We provide direct clinical care to patients presenting for initial or follow-up diagnostic assessment and treatment recommendations. Care is provided through therapeutic interventions.
(410) 883-5483 View (410) 883-5483
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Regina M Karanja
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CRNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Parkville, MD 21234
I work with patients across lifespan who are presenting with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, emotional disturbance, Medication Management needs, psychosis, self esteem issues, anger management, behavioral adjustment issues, grief, parenting issues, relationship adjustment, Mood and Personality Disorders.
Are you feeling exhausted and fatigued by life? Do you feel like you are losing your north star and unable to make decisions in your life? Are you sensing an attack to your holistic wellness? Then you have arrived at the right psychiatric mental health clinician. I will actively listen to your story and help you navigate your journey through evidence-based assessment, provision of autonomous patient centered care, medication management and follow up. I collaborate with you to develop treatment plans and goals aimed at meeting your unique mental health needs, encourage compliance of treatment and empower you achieve wellness.
I work with patients across lifespan who are presenting with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, emotional disturbance, Medication Management needs, psychosis, self esteem issues, anger management, behavioral adjustment issues, grief, parenting issues, relationship adjustment, Mood and Personality Disorders.
Are you feeling exhausted and fatigued by life? Do you feel like you are losing your north star and unable to make decisions in your life? Are you sensing an attack to your holistic wellness? Then you have arrived at the right psychiatric mental health clinician. I will actively listen to your story and help you navigate your journey through evidence-based assessment, provision of autonomous patient centered care, medication management and follow up. I collaborate with you to develop treatment plans and goals aimed at meeting your unique mental health needs, encourage compliance of treatment and empower you achieve wellness.
(410) 883-7337 View (410) 883-7337
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Kristin Mary Sorensen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMH-NP, FNP-C
Verified Verified
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
I appreciate the opportunity to work with children, adolescent and adult clients. I see clients via a privacy protected telemedicine-video conferencing platform (Telemedicine) and in person if preferred. I welcome those who are feeling down, anxious, having difficulty focusing or controlling behavior and those who are concerned with alcohol and drug use. If you have longstanding psychiatric concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, attention deficit and addictions, I will conduct a thorough review of medication and hospitalization history and together, we will create a unique plan of care for you.
I appreciate the opportunity to work with children, adolescent and adult clients. I see clients via a privacy protected telemedicine-video conferencing platform (Telemedicine) and in person if preferred. I welcome those who are feeling down, anxious, having difficulty focusing or controlling behavior and those who are concerned with alcohol and drug use. If you have longstanding psychiatric concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, attention deficit and addictions, I will conduct a thorough review of medication and hospitalization history and together, we will create a unique plan of care for you.
(218) 228-8910 View (218) 228-8910
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Ranen Psychiatric Associates
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21209
After training at Hopkins and then serving as full-time staff/faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, I am now in private practice where I treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, irritability, OCD, mood swings, Bipolar, and life stressors. I am double Board-Certified, and both a Psychopharmacologist (medication expert) and Psychotherapist (using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and other approaches). You deserve expertise, compassion, and a holistic approach to understanding you and your circumstances.
After training at Hopkins and then serving as full-time staff/faculty at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for many years, I am now in private practice where I treat a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, irritability, OCD, mood swings, Bipolar, and life stressors. I am double Board-Certified, and both a Psychopharmacologist (medication expert) and Psychotherapist (using Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and other approaches). You deserve expertise, compassion, and a holistic approach to understanding you and your circumstances.
(410) 413-2145 View (410) 413-2145
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ARE Mental Health and Consult Services, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, CRNP, PMH
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21216
Adriane English is a Maryland-licensed Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience serving diverse populations including adults, individuals with developmental disabilities, and the elderly and disabled. Adriane has provided care to address mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD, as well as chronic medical conditions and social determinants of health.
Adriane English is a Maryland-licensed Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience serving diverse populations including adults, individuals with developmental disabilities, and the elderly and disabled. Adriane has provided care to address mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD, as well as chronic medical conditions and social determinants of health.
(410) 431-2012 View (410) 431-2012
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APIC Health Systems
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, CRNP
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21202
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS : Do you feel overwhelmed, depressed, and anxious due to life stressors? I offer a full range of services starting with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and development of collaborative treatment recommendations tailored to your specific needs. I work patiently with my patients to establish rapport, trust and develop the best medication treatment plan using the least amount of medications to best treat their symptoms. I specialize in helping children, teens and adults navigate through life challenges like ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Dementia, Bipolar Disorder.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS : Do you feel overwhelmed, depressed, and anxious due to life stressors? I offer a full range of services starting with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and development of collaborative treatment recommendations tailored to your specific needs. I work patiently with my patients to establish rapport, trust and develop the best medication treatment plan using the least amount of medications to best treat their symptoms. I specialize in helping children, teens and adults navigate through life challenges like ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Dementia, Bipolar Disorder.
(443) 247-5063 View (443) 247-5063
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TJ Park
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP , PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Baltimore, MD 21230
I specialize in a wide range of mental health issues, including addiction, ADD/ADHD, anger management, bipolar disorder, and more.
Accepting new patients! I'm Dr. Tae Joon "TJ" Park, specializing in adult mental health for individuals aged 18 to 64. My expertise extends to anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, and thought disorders. I provide adult psychiatry and medication management, with a focus on therapeutic modalities like Adlerian therapy, coaching, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, psychopharmacological treatment, and solution-focused brief therapy.
I specialize in a wide range of mental health issues, including addiction, ADD/ADHD, anger management, bipolar disorder, and more.
Accepting new patients! I'm Dr. Tae Joon "TJ" Park, specializing in adult mental health for individuals aged 18 to 64. My expertise extends to anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, psychosis, and thought disorders. I provide adult psychiatry and medication management, with a focus on therapeutic modalities like Adlerian therapy, coaching, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, psychopharmacological treatment, and solution-focused brief therapy.
(410) 231-7706 View (410) 231-7706
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Arise & Shine Health Center, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Baltimore, MD 21206
We embrace an integrated, strength-based approach to promoting wellness. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families affected by a variety of behavioral health symptoms. We have worked extensively with children and adolescents struggling with significant mood and behavioral dysregulation related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety and ADHD. Our experience extends to college age. We will work with you to take control of your life so that you can be in charge once again. We are compassionate, warm, and welcoming mental health providers who focus on changing the lives of our patients .
We embrace an integrated, strength-based approach to promoting wellness. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families affected by a variety of behavioral health symptoms. We have worked extensively with children and adolescents struggling with significant mood and behavioral dysregulation related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety and ADHD. Our experience extends to college age. We will work with you to take control of your life so that you can be in charge once again. We are compassionate, warm, and welcoming mental health providers who focus on changing the lives of our patients .
(410) 220-4129 View (410) 220-4129
Bipolar Disorder Psychiatrists

What is the most successful approach to treating bipolar disorder?

Living with bipolar disorder can be challenging, and a number of therapies have been found effective in providing support to patients as they gain the skills to understand and manage the disorder. Family-focused therapy is often helpful for children and teens (the majority of cases develop before age 19); it aims to minimize mood cycling by improving family communication and reducing conflict. It also helps young people navigate the developmental challenges the disorder can create. Cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) and variants such as Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)help patients manage the thoughts and feelings that influence bipolar mood swings as well as develop specific behavioral strategies to counteract them.

What happens in therapy for bipolar disorder?

Because the patterns of mood switching and its triggers differ for each person and can change over time, mood tracking or monitoring becomes a basic way patients learn about the nature of their condition. One of the most common features of therapy is finding a workable method of mood monitoring, in which patients track their daily activities and rate their moods, then use the findings to adjust routines accordingly. Patients learn ways of handling the many stresses that arise in life so that they do not trigger mood swings.

What kinds of problems does therapy help with?

Like many other mental health disorders, BPD is heavily influenced by stress; therapy provides skills for coping with stressors of all kinds. Therapy is extremely important for helping individuals identify the situations that may trigger mood switching, so that mood swings can be prevented. Therapy may especially target recognition of the early stages of mood change so that they can be managed. In addition, therapy helps patients deal with the significant amount of turbulence the disorder can create in relationships and in work life.

What is the goal of therapy for bipolar disorder?

Therapy helps patients set up their lives to maintain stability so that their mood isn’t constantly threatened by daily events. Perhaps the first task of therapy is to educate people about the nature of the disorder. At the same time, a primary goal of therapy is to enhance adherence to drug treatment. Extended periods of mood stability can prompt patients to discontinue medication, triggering relapse, while the early phases of manic episodes can feel so energizing that patients stop medication, ushering in full-blown mania and the altered self-perception that can lead to destructive behaviors. Another major goal of therapy is to understand one’s mood patterns so as to minimize both the frequency and intensity of mood cycling.