Photo of Stephanie Konrad, DNP, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Stephanie Konrad
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Maywood, NJ 07607  (Online Only)
I am a board-certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Rutgers University specializing in psychiatry across the lifespan. I provide caring and comprehensive mental health services to individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and other mood disorders.
I am a board-certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I graduated with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Rutgers University specializing in psychiatry across the lifespan. I provide caring and comprehensive mental health services to individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and other mood disorders.
(551) 210-8904 View (551) 210-8904
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Eboni Brown Freeman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Clifton, NJ 07011
I have experience treating adults with various diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Mental Health is not a destination; it is a journey and a process” (Happiness360). My name is Dr. Eboni Freeman (DNP), and I specialize in the psycho-pharmacologic management of mental health symptoms. Everyone is unique in their treatment needs, so the approach to one's psychiatric treatment plan should be individualized. I believe in a collaborative approach to practice and am looking forward to working with you in developing the best treatment plan to optimize your overall quality of life
I have experience treating adults with various diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Mental Health is not a destination; it is a journey and a process” (Happiness360). My name is Dr. Eboni Freeman (DNP), and I specialize in the psycho-pharmacologic management of mental health symptoms. Everyone is unique in their treatment needs, so the approach to one's psychiatric treatment plan should be individualized. I believe in a collaborative approach to practice and am looking forward to working with you in developing the best treatment plan to optimize your overall quality of life
(862) 319-3428 View (862) 319-3428
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Psychiatric Arts of New Jersey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APN-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Orange, NJ 07052
Psychiatric Arts of New Jersey provides services such as psychiatric evaluations, medication management and supportive psychotherapy for a range of disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, adult/young adult ADHD, relationship issues, insomnia, and stress management.
Sylvana Garcia, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, is a compassionate bilingual psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Psychiatric Arts of New Jersey. She has over 10 years of experience in psychiatry as both a psychiatric registered nurse and nurse practitioner. She believes each individual has their own story, challenges and perspectives that influence their mental health. Her goal is to improve her patients quality of life by providing active listening and compassionate care through a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. For more information, please visit us at www.PsychiatricArtsofNJ.com and learn more about the practice.
Psychiatric Arts of New Jersey provides services such as psychiatric evaluations, medication management and supportive psychotherapy for a range of disorders, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, adult/young adult ADHD, relationship issues, insomnia, and stress management.
Sylvana Garcia, MSN, APN, PMHNP-BC, is a compassionate bilingual psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Psychiatric Arts of New Jersey. She has over 10 years of experience in psychiatry as both a psychiatric registered nurse and nurse practitioner. She believes each individual has their own story, challenges and perspectives that influence their mental health. Her goal is to improve her patients quality of life by providing active listening and compassionate care through a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. For more information, please visit us at www.PsychiatricArtsofNJ.com and learn more about the practice.
(973) 221-9142 View (973) 221-9142
Photo of Alexander Sanchez, MD, FAPA, Psychiatrist
Alexander Sanchez
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA
Verified Verified
Millburn, NJ 07041
I have special skill and experience at handling severe and refractory cases, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adult patients who are looking for a psychiatrist that provides comprehensive and attentive care. Too often have I heard the phrase repeated: "no one has ever really listened to me before." I believe that to address someone's problem, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are, not just the characteristics of the problem. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self.
I have special skill and experience at handling severe and refractory cases, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adult patients who are looking for a psychiatrist that provides comprehensive and attentive care. Too often have I heard the phrase repeated: "no one has ever really listened to me before." I believe that to address someone's problem, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are, not just the characteristics of the problem. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self.
(973) 791-7686 View (973) 791-7686
Photo of Antonio Pedulla - VirtualPsychiatricCare.com, MSN, PMHNP, APRN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
VirtualPsychiatricCare.com
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Jersey City, NJ 07302  (Online Only)
I have experience in medication management and treating anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder and eating disorders.
Accepting New Patients. I'm a dual certified FNP/ PMHNP. Taking a holistic approach is important to me and I feel this approach is of most benefit for my clients. I enjoy helping all types of clients but I gravitate towards working with individuals who are reaching out for help for the first time. This is because I feel I offer a positive initial encounter that will encourage them to continue seeking help in order to reach their goals but I will work with any client that needs assistance. We offer affordable out-of-pocket rates. Accepting some insurances.
I have experience in medication management and treating anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder and eating disorders.
Accepting New Patients. I'm a dual certified FNP/ PMHNP. Taking a holistic approach is important to me and I feel this approach is of most benefit for my clients. I enjoy helping all types of clients but I gravitate towards working with individuals who are reaching out for help for the first time. This is because I feel I offer a positive initial encounter that will encourage them to continue seeking help in order to reach their goals but I will work with any client that needs assistance. We offer affordable out-of-pocket rates. Accepting some insurances.
(201) 212-6834 View (201) 212-6834
Photo of Fausat Odubiyi - Ablehealthcare, DNP, PMHNP, BC, APRN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Ablehealthcare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC, APRN
Verified Verified
Westampton, NJ 08060
Are you fearful of ADHD, ADD, mood, and anxiety disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and PTSD? With decades of experience, I know connecting with patients on a personal level is key.
I'm a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in working with adults in behavioral health. Funmi's experience in adults diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, mood, and anxiety disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and PTSD. I have devoted 21 years of experience in treating patients with mental health. Practicing kindness and compassion has been essential. Able health care accepting Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna Optum UBH, Oxford Health Plan, Compsych, Maritain, Multiplan for New York, and self cash payment.
Are you fearful of ADHD, ADD, mood, and anxiety disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and PTSD? With decades of experience, I know connecting with patients on a personal level is key.
I'm a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in working with adults in behavioral health. Funmi's experience in adults diagnosed with ADHD, ADD, mood, and anxiety disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and PTSD. I have devoted 21 years of experience in treating patients with mental health. Practicing kindness and compassion has been essential. Able health care accepting Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna Optum UBH, Oxford Health Plan, Compsych, Maritain, Multiplan for New York, and self cash payment.
(718) 550-7759 View (718) 550-7759
Photo of R. Padilla - Radiant Path Psychiatry PLLC, DNP, PMHNP, CARN-AP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Radiant Path Psychiatry PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, CARN-AP
Verified Verified
Long Branch, NJ 07740  (Online Only)
While I have broad experience treating patients across diagnoses, I have expertise and acumen in assisting with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Accepting New Patients: I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years’ experience in healthcare. I treat Children ages from 8 years old up and Adults with a focus on Psychiatric Medication Management. I take a “start low and go slow” approach to prescribing, paying special attention to medication potency and potential interactions with other medications prescribed by other providers. I also believe “knowledge is power,” so together, we spend time on education and explanation so that you understand the recommendations provided and you are fully comfortable with the treatment plan.
While I have broad experience treating patients across diagnoses, I have expertise and acumen in assisting with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder.
Accepting New Patients: I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years’ experience in healthcare. I treat Children ages from 8 years old up and Adults with a focus on Psychiatric Medication Management. I take a “start low and go slow” approach to prescribing, paying special attention to medication potency and potential interactions with other medications prescribed by other providers. I also believe “knowledge is power,” so together, we spend time on education and explanation so that you understand the recommendations provided and you are fully comfortable with the treatment plan.
(509) 204-8660 View (509) 204-8660
Photo of Altagracia Gomez Aracena, MD , Psychiatrist
Altagracia Gomez Aracena
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Springfield, NJ 07081
She provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management along with psychotherapy and follow-ups to adults, children & adolescents for different mental disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, ODD, school problems, selective mutism and Tourette's syndrome.
Dr. Altagracia Gomez Aracena is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Instituto Tecnologico and completed her residency and subsequently her fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, where she was appointed Chief in both programs. She has been working as an attending psychiatrist at Robert Wood Johnson- Barnabas Health covering adult program and the child and adolescent outpatient clinic. Dr. Gomez Aracena provides non-judgmental and compassionate care and strategies to achieve and embrace one's full potential.
She provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management along with psychotherapy and follow-ups to adults, children & adolescents for different mental disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, ODD, school problems, selective mutism and Tourette's syndrome.
Dr. Altagracia Gomez Aracena is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Instituto Tecnologico and completed her residency and subsequently her fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, where she was appointed Chief in both programs. She has been working as an attending psychiatrist at Robert Wood Johnson- Barnabas Health covering adult program and the child and adolescent outpatient clinic. Dr. Gomez Aracena provides non-judgmental and compassionate care and strategies to achieve and embrace one's full potential.
(201) 584-4676 View (201) 584-4676
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Harmony Bay
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Morristown, NJ 07960
Harmony Bay Wellness is a psychiatry and therapy office that provides primary mental health treatment programs for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. We offer a clean, bright environment with a calming and positive tone. We offer programs and services for both therapy and psychiatry including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management.
Harmony Bay Wellness is a psychiatry and therapy office that provides primary mental health treatment programs for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. We offer a clean, bright environment with a calming and positive tone. We offer programs and services for both therapy and psychiatry including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management.
(973) 798-9062 View (973) 798-9062
Photo of LaRisa Graham - Hello Psychiatry LLC, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Hello Psychiatry LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Hackensack, NJ 07601  (Online Only)
Whether it's a whisper of anxiety or a roar of depression, Reese specializes in mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and trauma, as well as emotional and behavioral disorders.
Feeling alone in your struggles with depression, anxiety, or bipolar? You're not. At Hello Psychiatry, we understand the invisible weight you carry. Our board-certified psychiatric provider, Reese, is here to listen without judgment and guide you toward a brighter future.
Whether it's a whisper of anxiety or a roar of depression, Reese specializes in mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, and trauma, as well as emotional and behavioral disorders.
Feeling alone in your struggles with depression, anxiety, or bipolar? You're not. At Hello Psychiatry, we understand the invisible weight you carry. Our board-certified psychiatric provider, Reese, is here to listen without judgment and guide you toward a brighter future.
(551) 209-3506 View (551) 209-3506
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Henry Adewole Ibitokun
Psychiatric Nurse, PMHNP, FNP-C, AGNP-C
Verified Verified
Linden, NJ 07036
Henry A. Ibitokun is a dedicated and compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner passionate about improving mental health and well-being. With over a decade's worth of experience in the field, Nurse practitioner Henry has honed expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, and more. Book your Psych evaluation, medication management, and talk therapy sessions at www.hoclinical.com
Henry A. Ibitokun is a dedicated and compassionate psychiatric nurse practitioner passionate about improving mental health and well-being. With over a decade's worth of experience in the field, Nurse practitioner Henry has honed expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, and more. Book your Psych evaluation, medication management, and talk therapy sessions at www.hoclinical.com
(732) 479-7169 View (732) 479-7169
Photo of Maureen Ambinder-Knice, APN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Maureen Ambinder-Knice
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN
Verified Verified
Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adolescent and adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adolescent and adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
(201) 949-3549 View (201) 949-3549
Photo of Idalissie Peguero, APN, RN, PMHNP-B, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Idalissie Peguero
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, RN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adolescent and adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adolescent and adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
(862) 370-3907 View (862) 370-3907
Photo of Althea Andrade, APN, PMHNP-B, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Althea Andrade
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Freehold, NJ 07728
Althea Andrade is a PMHNP-BC with years of experience in treating children, adolescence adults and geriatric population with various mental illnesses not limited to ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, mood disorders, Gender identity disorders, eating disorder etc. Currently licensed in NJ, NY, and FL. Graduated with Presidential honor at Chamberlain University and honors at Walden University . Strongly believe mental health is wealth, and with a dynamic treatment of medication combined with psychotherapy client will benefit a great deal and be able to function effectively in society. Strongly believe in the well-being of my patient
Althea Andrade is a PMHNP-BC with years of experience in treating children, adolescence adults and geriatric population with various mental illnesses not limited to ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, mood disorders, Gender identity disorders, eating disorder etc. Currently licensed in NJ, NY, and FL. Graduated with Presidential honor at Chamberlain University and honors at Walden University . Strongly believe mental health is wealth, and with a dynamic treatment of medication combined with psychotherapy client will benefit a great deal and be able to function effectively in society. Strongly believe in the well-being of my patient
(732) 243-0765 View (732) 243-0765
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Anyi Hsueh
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNM, DNP, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adolescent and adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adolescent and adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
(201) 389-9524 View (201) 389-9524
Photo of Danielle Wroblewski, APN, RN, PMHNP-B, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Danielle Wroblewski
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, RN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
(862) 660-7857 View (862) 660-7857
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Diana Maria Gomez
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Englewood, NJ 07631  (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is contending with conditions such as bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as anxiety and depression. They may be experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, facing challenges with concentration, or coping with persistent feelings of sadness, worry, or fear. Sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, or a diminished interest in activities that were once pleasurable may also be among their struggles.
My ideal client is someone who is contending with conditions such as bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as anxiety and depression. They may be experiencing feelings of being overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, facing challenges with concentration, or coping with persistent feelings of sadness, worry, or fear. Sleep disturbances, changes in appetite, or a diminished interest in activities that were once pleasurable may also be among their struggles.
(856) 636-4969 View (856) 636-4969
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Harmony Bay
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Rahway, NJ 07065
Harmony Bay Wellness is a psychiatry and therapy office that provides primary mental health treatment programs for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. We offer a clean, bright environment with a calming and positive tone. We offer programs and services for both therapy and psychiatry including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management.
Harmony Bay Wellness is a psychiatry and therapy office that provides primary mental health treatment programs for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. We offer a clean, bright environment with a calming and positive tone. We offer programs and services for both therapy and psychiatry including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management.
(732) 290-4310 View (732) 290-4310
Photo of Tina Marie James, APRN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Tina Marie James
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adolescent and adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adolescent and adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
(201) 862-4749 View (201) 862-4749
Photo of Nerlande Charles, APN, PMHNP-B, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Nerlande Charles
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
Newark, NJ 07102  (Online Only)
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adolescent and adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
I have special experience handling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder.
I treat adolescent and adult patients who are looking for comprehensive and attentive care. I believe that to help someone, we need to know who that person is and what their individual goals are. Let's get you back to feeling like your full self!
(862) 375-4756 View (862) 375-4756

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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.