Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers in Brentwood, CA

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Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program
Treatment Center
Brentwood, CA 94513
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program has been helping thousands of patients build the confidence and skills they need to better navigate life’s challenges. We look at the person, not the diagnosis. We reveal what’s possible for those who have experienced a history of depression, anxiety or other mood disorders. With evidence-based treatment, complementary modalities, family therapy and ongoing support, we utilize our world-class continuum of care to turn lives around.
(833) 717-4536 View (833) 717-4536
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West Valley Detox Treatment
Treatment Center
Serves Area
West Valley Detox & Treatment is a licensed all-inclusive recovery destination for people struggling with addiction and mental health. Our residential drug and alcohol treatment program specializes in holistic approaches to meet individual client needs. Our incredible 3-to-1 clinician-to-client ratio means each of our clients benefit from extensive one-on-one time with staff. Amenities include a private chef, swimming pool, single and double rooms, art therapy, personal trainers, meditation, yoga, as well as off-site care for pets.
West Valley Detox & Treatment is a licensed all-inclusive recovery destination for people struggling with addiction and mental health. Our residential drug and alcohol treatment program specializes in holistic approaches to meet individual client needs. Our incredible 3-to-1 clinician-to-client ratio means each of our clients benefit from extensive one-on-one time with staff. Amenities include a private chef, swimming pool, single and double rooms, art therapy, personal trainers, meditation, yoga, as well as off-site care for pets.
(747) 239-5287 View (747) 239-5287
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Duffy's Napa Valley Rehab - MAT
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, is a time-tested method that uses both medication and counseling to help adults achieve recovery from alcohol or opioid addiction. Years of research has shown that people who take part in MAT are more likely to remain in treatment and less likely to relapse. Contrary to popular belief, MAT doesn’t involve swapping one drug for another. When taken as directed, MAT medications can help people stop abusing certain substances and may ease distressing cravings and painful withdrawal symptoms. But just taking medication only addresses the physical aspects of addiction. By also participating in counseling, a person can change their behaviors or learn healthier ways to manage intense emotions. This approach addresses addiction from a more holistic standpoint, making sure that people establish a solid foothold in recovery. As they progress through treatment, many people can drive a vehicle, return to work, or become more active in their communities again.
Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, is a time-tested method that uses both medication and counseling to help adults achieve recovery from alcohol or opioid addiction. Years of research has shown that people who take part in MAT are more likely to remain in treatment and less likely to relapse. Contrary to popular belief, MAT doesn’t involve swapping one drug for another. When taken as directed, MAT medications can help people stop abusing certain substances and may ease distressing cravings and painful withdrawal symptoms. But just taking medication only addresses the physical aspects of addiction. By also participating in counseling, a person can change their behaviors or learn healthier ways to manage intense emotions. This approach addresses addiction from a more holistic standpoint, making sure that people establish a solid foothold in recovery. As they progress through treatment, many people can drive a vehicle, return to work, or become more active in their communities again.
(844) 340-9653 View (844) 340-9653
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Cura Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Empowering your journey to wellness with advanced, proven therapies. At Cura Behavioral Health, we’re dedicated to offering innovative treatments tailored to a broad spectrum of mental health challenges.
Empowering your journey to wellness with advanced, proven therapies. At Cura Behavioral Health, we’re dedicated to offering innovative treatments tailored to a broad spectrum of mental health challenges.
(424) 655-3178 View (424) 655-3178

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Telepsychiatrist_Piedmont Behavioral Services
Treatment Center
Serves Area
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse clients via video across California. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse clients via video across California. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer.
(415) 851-6482 View (415) 851-6482
Clearview Outpatient - San Ramon
Treatment Center
San Ramon, CA 94583
Clearview Outpatient San Ramon treats depression, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
Clearview Outpatient San Ramon provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for adults navigating complex emotional and psychiatric challenges. Our experienced clinical team offers individualized outpatient treatment using therapies such as DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches tailored to each client’s needs. Through individual, group, and family therapy, we help clients strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and build practical coping skills that support greater confidence, stability, and long-term recovery in everyday life.
Clearview Outpatient San Ramon treats depression, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder, and personality disorders.
Clearview Outpatient San Ramon provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health care for adults navigating complex emotional and psychiatric challenges. Our experienced clinical team offers individualized outpatient treatment using therapies such as DBT, CBT, and experiential approaches tailored to each client’s needs. Through individual, group, and family therapy, we help clients strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and build practical coping skills that support greater confidence, stability, and long-term recovery in everyday life.
(925) 693-7153 View (925) 693-7153
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Journey Hillside Addiction Rehab
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Journey Hillside Tarzana is an exclusive six-bed addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center providing fully tailored drug and alcohol detox and residential treatment for substance use disorders. We understand that entering treatment for drug and alcohol dependency is a tough decision. To ease the transition, we’ve created an intimate, private facility in the quiet hills of Los Angeles to provide clients with a comfortable place where they can receive the care they need to discover a life free from substance use. Our luxury facility offers seclusion, high-end amenities and a restorative atmosphere that’s ideal for healing.
Journey Hillside Tarzana is an exclusive six-bed addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center providing fully tailored drug and alcohol detox and residential treatment for substance use disorders. We understand that entering treatment for drug and alcohol dependency is a tough decision. To ease the transition, we’ve created an intimate, private facility in the quiet hills of Los Angeles to provide clients with a comfortable place where they can receive the care they need to discover a life free from substance use. Our luxury facility offers seclusion, high-end amenities and a restorative atmosphere that’s ideal for healing.
(818) 600-6316 View (818) 600-6316
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SagePoint Behavioral Health - IOP
Treatment Center
Serves Area
SagePoint Behavioral Health offers trauma-informed treatment for adults (18+) facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our warm, supportive environment and multidisciplinary team deliver expert care through a structured Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). We provide thorough assessments, education, and therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and more—all while allowing clients to live at home and keep work or school commitments. Join our healing community and build the tools for lasting wellness. Our IOP meets three days a week for three hours per session (9 hours to
SagePoint Behavioral Health offers trauma-informed treatment for adults (18+) facing mental health and substance use challenges. Our warm, supportive environment and multidisciplinary team deliver expert care through a structured Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). We provide thorough assessments, education, and therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and more—all while allowing clients to live at home and keep work or school commitments. Join our healing community and build the tools for lasting wellness. Our IOP meets three days a week for three hours per session (9 hours to
(916) 507-1489 View (916) 507-1489
Photo of Janessa Jimenez - Foresight Mental Health-Downtown Berkeley IOP/PHP, Treatment Center, LMFT
No matter where you are in your journey, we’re here to guide you on your path to mental wellness. Our goal is to assist clients in rapidly decreasing symptoms and/or suicidal ideation, and promote therapeutic skill-building. We’re here to support our clients with improving their overall quality of life and lessen feelings of isolation by providing a sense of community and fostering connection and self-reflection.
No matter where you are in your journey, we’re here to guide you on your path to mental wellness. Our goal is to assist clients in rapidly decreasing symptoms and/or suicidal ideation, and promote therapeutic skill-building. We’re here to support our clients with improving their overall quality of life and lessen feelings of isolation by providing a sense of community and fostering connection and self-reflection.
(341) 444-2095 View (341) 444-2095
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Mental Health Sacramento
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Our clients often face mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring substance use challenges.
As a licensed Social Rehabilitation Facility, we provide 24/7 crisis stabilization and short-term residential care using evidence-based treatments like CBT and DBT, alongside holistic options including music therapy, yoga, and fitness training. We focus on symptom stabilization, life skills development, and smooth transitions to independent living.
Our clients often face mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and co-occurring substance use challenges.
As a licensed Social Rehabilitation Facility, we provide 24/7 crisis stabilization and short-term residential care using evidence-based treatments like CBT and DBT, alongside holistic options including music therapy, yoga, and fitness training. We focus on symptom stabilization, life skills development, and smooth transitions to independent living.
(916) 237-4556 View (916) 237-4556
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Anxiety & Depression Treatment at Evolve, Treatment Center
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
At Evolve, we specialize in compassionate, individualized care for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral challenges. Our short-term Residential Treatment Center (RTC) offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment where healing can begin. With only six teens in each home, we provide 24/7 supervision, personalized attention, and evidence-based therapies tailored to each adolescent’s unique needs. Rooted in empathy, connection, and clinical excellence, our RTC helps teens rediscover hope, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness.
(925) 962-5118 View (925) 962-5118
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Newport Academy | Teen Anxiety Program
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children and teens (ages 7-18), with a clinical model that’s proven to create long-term healing in residential and outpatient treatment settings. We address the underlying trauma and attachment wounds that catalyze mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, self-harm, and eating disorders. Our integrated, evidence-based approach guides young people and their families to achieve long-term, sustainable healing.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children and teens (ages 7-18), with a clinical model that’s proven to create long-term healing in residential and outpatient treatment settings. We address the underlying trauma and attachment wounds that catalyze mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance abuse, self-harm, and eating disorders. Our integrated, evidence-based approach guides young people and their families to achieve long-term, sustainable healing.
(510) 544-8037 View (510) 544-8037
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Newport Institute is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for young adults ages 18–35. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, life skills and career development, and experiential modalities including, creative arts, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Institute is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for young adults ages 18–35. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, life skills and career development, and experiential modalities including, creative arts, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
(415) 358-3089 View (415) 358-3089
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The Camp Recovery Center - Adult Residential
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Located in Scotts Valley, California, The Camp Recovery Center offers residential treatment to adults age 18 and older who are struggling with a substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health concerns. Common issues that we treat adults for at this level include addiction to drugs or alcohol and any protentional underlying mental health disorders. Adults can benefit from residential care when they need 24-hour support with a highly structured therapy schedule. Those who are currently using drugs or alcohol might begin their treatment with detoxification. We offer medically assisted detox to help people rid their bodies of addictive substances and achieve stabilization. Once someone begins residential treatment, they receive therapy several times each week along with medication management. The typical length of stay at this level of care is about 30-90 days, however, this time will vary based on individual concerns.
Located in Scotts Valley, California, The Camp Recovery Center offers residential treatment to adults age 18 and older who are struggling with a substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health concerns. Common issues that we treat adults for at this level include addiction to drugs or alcohol and any protentional underlying mental health disorders. Adults can benefit from residential care when they need 24-hour support with a highly structured therapy schedule. Those who are currently using drugs or alcohol might begin their treatment with detoxification. We offer medically assisted detox to help people rid their bodies of addictive substances and achieve stabilization. Once someone begins residential treatment, they receive therapy several times each week along with medication management. The typical length of stay at this level of care is about 30-90 days, however, this time will vary based on individual concerns.
(877) 755-9432 View (877) 755-9432
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Evolve Sacramento Teen Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
(855) 534-3979 View (855) 534-3979
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Teen Outpatient Treatment Center - Danville, Treatment Center
Evolve Danville offers outpatient treatment for teens ages 12-17 who struggle with mental health, addiction, and/or behavioral issues. Our licensed, specialized staff utilize evidence-based treatments such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), individual and family therapy, multifamily groups, parent support groups, psychiatry, daily group sessions and psychoeducation. Additionally, we integrate addiction recovery modalities such as Relapse Prevention, DBT for Substance Abuse, SMART Recovery, and 12-Step support programs. Many of our adolescents struggle with emotion dysregulation and may display high-risk or self-harming behaviors. DBT is research-proven to help reduce these issues. Through DBT, we teach our teens the skills needed for distress tolerance, improved impulse control, emotion regulation, and effective communication. Teens also receive daily academic support and participate in experiential therapies such as music, art, mindfulness, yoga, and hiking. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, positive, and structured environment where clients learn the skills necessary for sustainable recovery.
Evolve Danville offers outpatient treatment for teens ages 12-17 who struggle with mental health, addiction, and/or behavioral issues. Our licensed, specialized staff utilize evidence-based treatments such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), individual and family therapy, multifamily groups, parent support groups, psychiatry, daily group sessions and psychoeducation. Additionally, we integrate addiction recovery modalities such as Relapse Prevention, DBT for Substance Abuse, SMART Recovery, and 12-Step support programs. Many of our adolescents struggle with emotion dysregulation and may display high-risk or self-harming behaviors. DBT is research-proven to help reduce these issues. Through DBT, we teach our teens the skills needed for distress tolerance, improved impulse control, emotion regulation, and effective communication. Teens also receive daily academic support and participate in experiential therapies such as music, art, mindfulness, yoga, and hiking. We pride ourselves on creating a safe, positive, and structured environment where clients learn the skills necessary for sustainable recovery.
(925) 392-3978 View (925) 392-3978
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Muir Wood Teen Treatment
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Hope starts here— help for your teen, support for your family. Muir Wood Teen Treatment specializes in treating primary mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma. Our early reputation was built on dual-diagnosis expertise, and we have become truly exceptional by grounding that expertise in a broader foundation of trauma-informed mental health.
Hope starts here— help for your teen, support for your family. Muir Wood Teen Treatment specializes in treating primary mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma. Our early reputation was built on dual-diagnosis expertise, and we have become truly exceptional by grounding that expertise in a broader foundation of trauma-informed mental health.
(707) 207-8834 View (707) 207-8834
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New Dawn Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Treatment Center
Serves Area
While group therapy, evidence based curriculums and experiential activities are important parts of our treatment program, the exceptional counselors and master's level clinicians are the components that make the most difference in our clients' recovery. Our counselors are experts in addiction and co-occurring disorders, and because many of them are in recovery themselves they understand what you are going through and how to help you start over and live sober again. We also have the highest clinical staff to client ratio of 1:4 on average, compared to 1:12 or worse for most other recovery programs. This allows our clinical staff to spend up to 3X more individual counseling time with each client, so that they can truly customize each person's treatment plan, goals, objectives, and discharge plan. New Dawn's graduates experience the lowest relapse rates as a result, as well as satisfaction rates of over 95% consistently. Get the treatment you deserve, start today!
While group therapy, evidence based curriculums and experiential activities are important parts of our treatment program, the exceptional counselors and master's level clinicians are the components that make the most difference in our clients' recovery. Our counselors are experts in addiction and co-occurring disorders, and because many of them are in recovery themselves they understand what you are going through and how to help you start over and live sober again. We also have the highest clinical staff to client ratio of 1:4 on average, compared to 1:12 or worse for most other recovery programs. This allows our clinical staff to spend up to 3X more individual counseling time with each client, so that they can truly customize each person's treatment plan, goals, objectives, and discharge plan. New Dawn's graduates experience the lowest relapse rates as a result, as well as satisfaction rates of over 95% consistently. Get the treatment you deserve, start today!
(916) 659-5157 View (916) 659-5157
Photo of Kara Gross - Evolve Residential Treatment Centers for Teens, Treatment Center
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
(925) 378-4864 View (925) 378-4864
Photo of Center For Families - Newport Academy Teen and Adolescent Outpatient, Treatment Center
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
(855) 586-3856 View (855) 586-3856

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Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers
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.