Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers in San Diego, CA
An innovative approach to mental health and substance use disorder treatment in San Diego, California. At Refresh Recovery we believe attending mental health parallel to drug and alcohol addiction is an art. We developed a transformative evidence-based rehab model with the guidance and input of world-class mental health professionals and recovery leaders. As unique as you, let Refresh Recovery provide a tailored rehabilitation program that attends your psychological and physiological needs. Refresh Recovery rehab in San Diego is a premier drug addiction and alcohol addiction rehabilitation, which offers inpatient treatment and outpatient programs. Refresh Recovery uses a variety of treatments, that include holistic techniques, psychological therapies and medical treatments to tend individuals who need help with a range of addictions: alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, benzodiazepine, Xanax or any form of prescription pills). Refresh Recovery rehab program was developed using methods that have been proven for long-term recovery. We integrate evidence-based models to customize a rehabilitation program specifically to optimize long-term success for each patient.
An innovative approach to mental health and substance use disorder treatment in San Diego, California. At Refresh Recovery we believe attending mental health parallel to drug and alcohol addiction is an art. We developed a transformative evidence-based rehab model with the guidance and input of world-class mental health professionals and recovery leaders. As unique as you, let Refresh Recovery provide a tailored rehabilitation program that attends your psychological and physiological needs. Refresh Recovery rehab in San Diego is a premier drug addiction and alcohol addiction rehabilitation, which offers inpatient treatment and outpatient programs. Refresh Recovery uses a variety of treatments, that include holistic techniques, psychological therapies and medical treatments to tend individuals who need help with a range of addictions: alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, benzodiazepine, Xanax or any form of prescription pills). Refresh Recovery rehab program was developed using methods that have been proven for long-term recovery. We integrate evidence-based models to customize a rehabilitation program specifically to optimize long-term success for each patient.
Optimum Performance Institute (OPI), named best in treatment by Psychology Today, is a therapeutic transitional living program and residential treatment center for young adults ages 17-28. OPI participants live in homey, fully-staffed apartments. There are no more than two participants per bedroom; men and women live separately. The apartment complexes are complete with swimming pools and workout rooms for participant use. Young adults come to OPI to overcome mental health challenges and move forward in life. These struggles may include depression, anxiety, "failure to launch", substance abuse, Asperger's syndrome, bipolar disorder, learning disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Our participants are high achievers with the ability to succeed. Some have been unable to build a positive sense of self, while others need support with social skills, life skills, and overcoming mental health challenges. Whatever the reason for seeking help, OPI participants will leave with a greater understanding of self and more confidence in their ability to be successful on their own.
Optimum Performance Institute (OPI), named best in treatment by Psychology Today, is a therapeutic transitional living program and residential treatment center for young adults ages 17-28. OPI participants live in homey, fully-staffed apartments. There are no more than two participants per bedroom; men and women live separately. The apartment complexes are complete with swimming pools and workout rooms for participant use. Young adults come to OPI to overcome mental health challenges and move forward in life. These struggles may include depression, anxiety, "failure to launch", substance abuse, Asperger's syndrome, bipolar disorder, learning disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Our participants are high achievers with the ability to succeed. Some have been unable to build a positive sense of self, while others need support with social skills, life skills, and overcoming mental health challenges. Whatever the reason for seeking help, OPI participants will leave with a greater understanding of self and more confidence in their ability to be successful on their own.
HopeWay is a premier accredited residential mental health treatment facility for adults in Charlotte, North Carolina. We offer a continuum of care that includes PHP and IOP in addition to residential services. Our holistic behavioral health home model focuses on complete psychiatric, medical and spiritual wellness with access to full psychiatric diagnostic and assessment services and psychological testing. In addition to traditional and group therapy (CBT based), we also offer integrative therapies including art, music, recreation, horticulture, health & wellness, pet and pastoral care.
HopeWay is a premier accredited residential mental health treatment facility for adults in Charlotte, North Carolina. We offer a continuum of care that includes PHP and IOP in addition to residential services. Our holistic behavioral health home model focuses on complete psychiatric, medical and spiritual wellness with access to full psychiatric diagnostic and assessment services and psychological testing. In addition to traditional and group therapy (CBT based), we also offer integrative therapies including art, music, recreation, horticulture, health & wellness, pet and pastoral care.
Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center
Treatment Center
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San Diego, CA 92102
At Southern California Sunrise Recovery we will listen to you and learn from you. In the world of addiction and substance abuse people are lost in the shuffle of insurance needs, company and staff needs, and other distractions form the mission. Our mission is to hear you and to work as hard as you do to accomplish your goals. We've learned it takes a team approach and we are ready to be your teammate. If you are struggling with finding a purpose for recovery, finding yourself, understanding your addiction, or simply feeling lost, we understand. We do not judge our clients or impose a specific theory or belief system on them. Each persons addiction started and evolved in different ways. If you have struggled with addiction for 3 months or five years it will not take you simply 30 days to change your life. It takes time, patience, compassion, and hard work on both sides, yours and the team you choose to work with. Your treatment plan will be specific to your needs and the life you've been living.
At Southern California Sunrise Recovery we will listen to you and learn from you. In the world of addiction and substance abuse people are lost in the shuffle of insurance needs, company and staff needs, and other distractions form the mission. Our mission is to hear you and to work as hard as you do to accomplish your goals. We've learned it takes a team approach and we are ready to be your teammate. If you are struggling with finding a purpose for recovery, finding yourself, understanding your addiction, or simply feeling lost, we understand. We do not judge our clients or impose a specific theory or belief system on them. Each persons addiction started and evolved in different ways. If you have struggled with addiction for 3 months or five years it will not take you simply 30 days to change your life. It takes time, patience, compassion, and hard work on both sides, yours and the team you choose to work with. Your treatment plan will be specific to your needs and the life you've been living.
At Sharp Mesa Vista, empowering you in your care is the cornerstone of our healing philosophy. Here, you can expect to receive excellent care across the spectrum — from inpatient to outpatient treatment. Our advanced clinical treatments and successful programs are individualized to your needs, and our expert medical teams involve care from affiliated physicians and psychiatrists, experienced nurses, licensed therapists and certified counselors.
At Sharp Mesa Vista, empowering you in your care is the cornerstone of our healing philosophy. Here, you can expect to receive excellent care across the spectrum — from inpatient to outpatient treatment. Our advanced clinical treatments and successful programs are individualized to your needs, and our expert medical teams involve care from affiliated physicians and psychiatrists, experienced nurses, licensed therapists and certified counselors.
Psyclarity Mental Health, San Diego, serves clients suffering from a range of mental health issues and substance abuse disorders. Their comprehensive care covers various levels, including outpatient and intensive outpatient treatments, detox programs, and specialized therapies like CBT and EMDR. They cater to individuals facing conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and addiction to substances like alcohol, opioids, and stimulants. Their programs are designed to support recovery at every stage, offering a path toward well-being tailored to each client's unique needs and challenges.
Psyclarity Mental Health, San Diego, serves clients suffering from a range of mental health issues and substance abuse disorders. Their comprehensive care covers various levels, including outpatient and intensive outpatient treatments, detox programs, and specialized therapies like CBT and EMDR. They cater to individuals facing conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and addiction to substances like alcohol, opioids, and stimulants. Their programs are designed to support recovery at every stage, offering a path toward well-being tailored to each client's unique needs and challenges.
We are a holistic mental health facility that specializes in the treatment of mild to severe mental illness and co-occurring behaviors.
We are a holistic mental health facility that specializes in the treatment of mild to severe mental illness and co-occurring behaviors.
BrightQuest Treatment Centers - San Diego
Treatment Center
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San Diego, CA 92130
BrightQuest treats adults suffering from complex psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and dual diagnoses. We carefully assess our clients to determine the most appropriate level of care and are able to adjust the services and support needed as they progress through treatment. We believe that healing is optimized in an environment that fosters empowerment, responsibility, and social connectedness. Specializing in complex psychiatric conditions, BrightQuest provides compassionate care to a vastly underserved population. With a typical length of stay exceeding 12 months, we offer comprehensive treatment within a supportive therapeutic community setting where individuals are given the opportunity to experience genuine connection while developing skills essential for recovery and health. Our clients have the opportunity to both learn and practice the relationship and life skills needed to take charge of their lives and reach the highest possible level of independence by being an integral member of a supportive community.
BrightQuest treats adults suffering from complex psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and dual diagnoses. We carefully assess our clients to determine the most appropriate level of care and are able to adjust the services and support needed as they progress through treatment. We believe that healing is optimized in an environment that fosters empowerment, responsibility, and social connectedness. Specializing in complex psychiatric conditions, BrightQuest provides compassionate care to a vastly underserved population. With a typical length of stay exceeding 12 months, we offer comprehensive treatment within a supportive therapeutic community setting where individuals are given the opportunity to experience genuine connection while developing skills essential for recovery and health. Our clients have the opportunity to both learn and practice the relationship and life skills needed to take charge of their lives and reach the highest possible level of independence by being an integral member of a supportive community.
HillsidesCares offers comprehensive mental health treatment for children and adolescents ages 6-17 struggling with mild to severe mental health challenges. We treat clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, anger management, ADHD, bipolar disorders, oppositional defiant disorders, co-occurring addiction, and other emotional and behavioral issues. Our full continuum of care provides the exact level of treatment that’s best for each individual based on their specific needs ranging from the most intensive to the least intensive clinical services: Inpatient Residential, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The compassionate HillsidesCares team brings decades of combined behavioral health training and experience to provide a wide range of specialized services including individual, group, and family psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), multi-disciplinary treatment planning, 24/7 nursing, on-site psychiatry, parent groups, aftercare, education services, art therapy, music therapy, and various other enrichment programming.
HillsidesCares offers comprehensive mental health treatment for children and adolescents ages 6-17 struggling with mild to severe mental health challenges. We treat clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, self-harm, anger management, ADHD, bipolar disorders, oppositional defiant disorders, co-occurring addiction, and other emotional and behavioral issues. Our full continuum of care provides the exact level of treatment that’s best for each individual based on their specific needs ranging from the most intensive to the least intensive clinical services: Inpatient Residential, Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The compassionate HillsidesCares team brings decades of combined behavioral health training and experience to provide a wide range of specialized services including individual, group, and family psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), multi-disciplinary treatment planning, 24/7 nursing, on-site psychiatry, parent groups, aftercare, education services, art therapy, music therapy, and various other enrichment programming.
Ranch Creek Recovery was established to provide an intimate serene natural setting where our clients can find the security to explore the personal issues that have led to addiction and the strength to recover the greater destiny that lies beyond their addiction. Through therapeutic and holistic methods we strive to help our clients regain self-empowerment, improve their physical and emotional health, and implement positive change in their lives. Along with groups & individual therapies, we also offer experiential therapies including: Acupuncture, Yoga, Fitness Trainer, Nutrition, Equine Therapy (EAP) and Amino Acid Therapy. We have a experienced staff including Masters level counselors, CAADAC counselors, licensed psychologist and work with a psychiatrist for medication management. We offer 30, 60, or 90 day inpatient programs depending on your needs. For more information on the programs we offer, go here: https://ranchcreekrecovery.com/what-we-offer/
Ranch Creek Recovery was established to provide an intimate serene natural setting where our clients can find the security to explore the personal issues that have led to addiction and the strength to recover the greater destiny that lies beyond their addiction. Through therapeutic and holistic methods we strive to help our clients regain self-empowerment, improve their physical and emotional health, and implement positive change in their lives. Along with groups & individual therapies, we also offer experiential therapies including: Acupuncture, Yoga, Fitness Trainer, Nutrition, Equine Therapy (EAP) and Amino Acid Therapy. We have a experienced staff including Masters level counselors, CAADAC counselors, licensed psychologist and work with a psychiatrist for medication management. We offer 30, 60, or 90 day inpatient programs depending on your needs. For more information on the programs we offer, go here: https://ranchcreekrecovery.com/what-we-offer/
We specialize in treating complex acute mental health illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Our areas of expertise include: Mood Disorders: Depression, bipolar disorder, and complicated grief. Trauma: Post-traumatic stress disorder, dissociative disorders, and childhood trauma. Anxiety Disorders: Anxiety disorders, OCD, social anxiety, and panic disorders. Persona
We specialize in treating complex acute mental health illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Our areas of expertise include: Mood Disorders: Depression, bipolar disorder, and complicated grief. Trauma: Post-traumatic stress disorder, dissociative disorders, and childhood trauma. Anxiety Disorders: Anxiety disorders, OCD, social anxiety, and panic disorders. Persona
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Emend Healthcare is a network of 9 treatment facilities that treat substance abuse and mental health disorders. Our diverse network of treatment programs allows us to treat anyone struggling with Substance Abuse and or Mental Health Disorders. Our Facilities Empower Recovery Center, Empower Residential Wellness Center, Benchmark Transitions, Benchmark Bridge of Montclair, My Limitless Journey, New Perspective Recovery offer a range of treatment services to meet our clients Behavioral Health needs. We provide all levels of care of treatment from a full medical detox all the way through intensive outpatient with sober living housing. We are in network with various insurances, and can work with our clients financial needs. So come experience the Emend Healthcare Difference. www.emendhealthcare.com
Emend Healthcare is a network of 9 treatment facilities that treat substance abuse and mental health disorders. Our diverse network of treatment programs allows us to treat anyone struggling with Substance Abuse and or Mental Health Disorders. Our Facilities Empower Recovery Center, Empower Residential Wellness Center, Benchmark Transitions, Benchmark Bridge of Montclair, My Limitless Journey, New Perspective Recovery offer a range of treatment services to meet our clients Behavioral Health needs. We provide all levels of care of treatment from a full medical detox all the way through intensive outpatient with sober living housing. We are in network with various insurances, and can work with our clients financial needs. So come experience the Emend Healthcare Difference. www.emendhealthcare.com
Red Hawk Behavioral Health is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls, ages 12-17, who are experiencing future-impacting relational or emotional difficulties brought on by trauma. Limiting our care to 24 girls allows more attention to be given to each girl by our therapists and trained staff. An individualized therapeutic plan and focused care helps our residents move to a better place mentally and emotionally in a much shorter period of time, alleviating the difficulties they are currently experiencing in their lives. Our program helps each young woman find positive new ways to manage life’s obstacles and traumas that have strained their well-being and relationships in the past.
Red Hawk Behavioral Health is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls, ages 12-17, who are experiencing future-impacting relational or emotional difficulties brought on by trauma. Limiting our care to 24 girls allows more attention to be given to each girl by our therapists and trained staff. An individualized therapeutic plan and focused care helps our residents move to a better place mentally and emotionally in a much shorter period of time, alleviating the difficulties they are currently experiencing in their lives. Our program helps each young woman find positive new ways to manage life’s obstacles and traumas that have strained their well-being and relationships in the past.
Elevation Behavioral Health Mental Health Retreats
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102
Elevation Behavioral Health treats a range of mental health conditions and disorders. Most common include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and most other conditions. Call our Admissions Specialists to learn more about the program and to receive a free confidential telephone assessment.
Elevation Behavioral Health treats a range of mental health conditions and disorders. Most common include depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, OCD, and most other conditions. Call our Admissions Specialists to learn more about the program and to receive a free confidential telephone assessment.
At Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center, we treat adults with addiction and substance use disorders, primary psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex co-occurring disorders. We are also a vibrant community of healing. Our guiding mission is to help people start a new chapter in their lives with hope, love and purpose.
At Scottsdale Providence Recovery Center, we treat adults with addiction and substance use disorders, primary psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex co-occurring disorders. We are also a vibrant community of healing. Our guiding mission is to help people start a new chapter in their lives with hope, love and purpose.
At Crownview Psychiatric Institute, we pride ourselves on our groundbreaking methods for addressing serious mental illnesses and emotional trauma. We have brought together a group of experienced psychiatrists and healthcare experts, all committed to aiding clients and their families in piecing their lives back together. Our team has a wealth of experience in managing cases of PTSD, along with other conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In our comprehensive clinical evaluations, we concentrate on crafting and executing tailor-made treatment plans that encompass a wide range of services. These services include psychiatric care, diverse therapeutic approaches, nutritional guidance, life skill development, case management, vocational training, and recreational activities. Our approach is distinctively holistic, focusing on the entire well-being of the client, setting us apart from traditional treatment methodologies.
At Crownview Psychiatric Institute, we pride ourselves on our groundbreaking methods for addressing serious mental illnesses and emotional trauma. We have brought together a group of experienced psychiatrists and healthcare experts, all committed to aiding clients and their families in piecing their lives back together. Our team has a wealth of experience in managing cases of PTSD, along with other conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In our comprehensive clinical evaluations, we concentrate on crafting and executing tailor-made treatment plans that encompass a wide range of services. These services include psychiatric care, diverse therapeutic approaches, nutritional guidance, life skill development, case management, vocational training, and recreational activities. Our approach is distinctively holistic, focusing on the entire well-being of the client, setting us apart from traditional treatment methodologies.
Revival Mental Health is a premier resource and intensive mental health treatment center serving men and women in Orange County, CA. Our clients receive personalized care twenty-four hours daily, overseen by our psychiatry team and doctorate or master’s-level clinicians. We maintain several clients in our homes to provide an intimate treatment environment. This allows us to service various clinical concerns while providing a very individualized treatment experience. Our offerings change lives by focusing on evidence-based clinical treatment and compassionate care. During Mental Health Awareness Month, Revival wants you to remember that help is always available; don't hesitate to seek it for yourself or a loved one.
Revival Mental Health is a premier resource and intensive mental health treatment center serving men and women in Orange County, CA. Our clients receive personalized care twenty-four hours daily, overseen by our psychiatry team and doctorate or master’s-level clinicians. We maintain several clients in our homes to provide an intimate treatment environment. This allows us to service various clinical concerns while providing a very individualized treatment experience. Our offerings change lives by focusing on evidence-based clinical treatment and compassionate care. During Mental Health Awareness Month, Revival wants you to remember that help is always available; don't hesitate to seek it for yourself or a loved one.
The Meadows is the nation’s premier treatment program for trauma, drug and alcohol addiction, sex addiction, panic and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, codependency, depression, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. Located one hour northwest of Phoenix, our scenic Wickenburg, Arizona campus is nestled in the serene Sonoran Desert, making it an ideal place to focus on recovery. For more than four decades The Meadows has helped patients heal, addressing not just their symptoms or behaviors, but providing them with the tools needed to get to the root cause of their disorders and achieve lasting recovery. Clinicians and professionals trust us more than any other treatment program because of our impeccable reputation for quality, integrity, and proven results.
The Meadows is the nation’s premier treatment program for trauma, drug and alcohol addiction, sex addiction, panic and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, codependency, depression, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. Located one hour northwest of Phoenix, our scenic Wickenburg, Arizona campus is nestled in the serene Sonoran Desert, making it an ideal place to focus on recovery. For more than four decades The Meadows has helped patients heal, addressing not just their symptoms or behaviors, but providing them with the tools needed to get to the root cause of their disorders and achieve lasting recovery. Clinicians and professionals trust us more than any other treatment program because of our impeccable reputation for quality, integrity, and proven results.
Jackson House is a comprehensive residential treatment facility focusing on core issues such as depression, trauma, anxiety, psychosis, and grief and loss. Our multi-disciplinary team focuses on a variety of therapeutic techniques to ensure that every client gets the care that they need. Our home-like atmosphere allows clients to easily transition from residential care to less structured outpatient treatment. At Jackson House, we know that you have other responsibilities to maintain such as work, social life, and family. It is our mission to make sure you get back to your true self and back to being able to thrive in your day-to-day responsibilities.
Jackson House is a comprehensive residential treatment facility focusing on core issues such as depression, trauma, anxiety, psychosis, and grief and loss. Our multi-disciplinary team focuses on a variety of therapeutic techniques to ensure that every client gets the care that they need. Our home-like atmosphere allows clients to easily transition from residential care to less structured outpatient treatment. At Jackson House, we know that you have other responsibilities to maintain such as work, social life, and family. It is our mission to make sure you get back to your true self and back to being able to thrive in your day-to-day responsibilities.
Paradigm Treatment - Teen Residential Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92102
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
At Paradigm Treatment, we have been providing residential treatment for teenagers (12-17) for over 12 years. Our program focuses on addressing mental health issues during this crucial developmental phase. While most teen treatment is focused on containing and changing behaviors, our goal is to identify the core issues driving negative coping skills. We help clients build self-awareness, heal from past traumas, learn coping strategies, life skills, and interpersonal tactics. Our skilled medical, clinical, and psychological staff work closely with each client, ensuring personalized support from the moment they enter our program. At Paradigm, we empower teens to build meaningful lives and equip them with skills to thrive beyond the completion of our program.
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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.