Manna is located in the Gwinnett County area (northeast corner of Atlanta), just off 85N. Manna provides three levels of care with a variety of issues: PHP (eating disorders, women’s trauma), IOP (eating disorders, women’s trauma, adolescent mental health, family support), and OP, including dietary counseling (LD, RD) and psychiatric services (DNP). Our outpatient services are more generalized and include depression, anxiety, grief and other life issues. We treat all eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder for all populations and use a Family Based Treatment process. We can incorporate principles based in Christianity in the therapeutic process. Nutrition therapy services include weight management, medical nutrition therapy, and improving lifestyle behaviors. Our nurse practitioner can see you on an outpatient basis as well. We believe that mental health issues are a combination of faulty beliefs, biology, and spiritual struggles. We aim to provide safety for your healing while helping you discover your true worth and lovability!
Manna is located in the Gwinnett County area (northeast corner of Atlanta), just off 85N. Manna provides three levels of care with a variety of issues: PHP (eating disorders, women’s trauma), IOP (eating disorders, women’s trauma, adolescent mental health, family support), and OP, including dietary counseling (LD, RD) and psychiatric services (DNP). Our outpatient services are more generalized and include depression, anxiety, grief and other life issues. We treat all eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder for all populations and use a Family Based Treatment process. We can incorporate principles based in Christianity in the therapeutic process. Nutrition therapy services include weight management, medical nutrition therapy, and improving lifestyle behaviors. Our nurse practitioner can see you on an outpatient basis as well. We believe that mental health issues are a combination of faulty beliefs, biology, and spiritual struggles. We aim to provide safety for your healing while helping you discover your true worth and lovability!
High Focus Centers in Johns Creek, Georgia, is a key provider of accessible outpatient mental and behavioral health treatment for adults and adolescents ages 12-17, significantly contributing to the well-being of the community. Specializing in a variety of therapy and support services, they address a wide spectrum of mental health issues. This commitment to offering personalized and effective treatment underlines High Focus Centers’ dedication to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and bolstering resilience and mental well-being in the Johns Creek community. The Johns Creek location is in-network with major insurance providers like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, Optum and Oscar, enhancing accessibility for those in need.
High Focus Centers in Johns Creek, Georgia, is a key provider of accessible outpatient mental and behavioral health treatment for adults and adolescents ages 12-17, significantly contributing to the well-being of the community. Specializing in a variety of therapy and support services, they address a wide spectrum of mental health issues. This commitment to offering personalized and effective treatment underlines High Focus Centers’ dedication to helping individuals overcome mental health challenges and bolstering resilience and mental well-being in the Johns Creek community. The Johns Creek location is in-network with major insurance providers like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, Optum and Oscar, enhancing accessibility for those in need.
LIV Recovery Center, located in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a client-focused outpatient program. Our primary goal is to transform lives by assisting individuals and their families in overcoming the obstacles associated with early recovery from Substance Use Disorder, Trauma Challenges, and Mental Health Conditions. We are dedicated to offering a transparent and compassionate route to accessible and impactful treatment. Our team is experienced and well-informed, ready to provide you with guidance, solutions, and various levels of care. These encompass trauma-informed, evidence-based, and experiential treatment options, designed to cater to the diverse population within our community.
LIV Recovery Center, located in Alpharetta, Georgia, is a client-focused outpatient program. Our primary goal is to transform lives by assisting individuals and their families in overcoming the obstacles associated with early recovery from Substance Use Disorder, Trauma Challenges, and Mental Health Conditions. We are dedicated to offering a transparent and compassionate route to accessible and impactful treatment. Our team is experienced and well-informed, ready to provide you with guidance, solutions, and various levels of care. These encompass trauma-informed, evidence-based, and experiential treatment options, designed to cater to the diverse population within our community.
Our program specializes in assisting adults ages 18 and older in working through symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, dual diagnosis, and trauma related challenges.
As a mental health treatment program, Southern Live Oak Wellness utilizes a range of evidence-based treatment modalities that helps our clients understand, grow, and recover their lives through both symptom management and the development of new life skills. The treatment modalities we offer are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and Life Skills. We believe that incorporating important life skills like nutrition and exercise, time management, accountability of daily tasks helps treatment to be more effective in changing lifestyles. We will help you get a proper diagnosis and a personalized treatment program to ensure you are getting the level of care you need.
Our program specializes in assisting adults ages 18 and older in working through symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, dual diagnosis, and trauma related challenges.
As a mental health treatment program, Southern Live Oak Wellness utilizes a range of evidence-based treatment modalities that helps our clients understand, grow, and recover their lives through both symptom management and the development of new life skills. The treatment modalities we offer are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and Life Skills. We believe that incorporating important life skills like nutrition and exercise, time management, accountability of daily tasks helps treatment to be more effective in changing lifestyles. We will help you get a proper diagnosis and a personalized treatment program to ensure you are getting the level of care you need.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
Serenity Grove was founded with a simple philosophy... to help our clients overcome addiction. We provide the most effective evidence-based substance use disorder treatments available, and we are a dual-diagnosis center with a psychiatrist as part of the team. As a private treatment center, we offer both residential and outpatient treatment options. Our Serenity Plus Plan© is grounded in the therapeutic community model and simply put our treatment team consists of experienced and properly trained medical, psychiatric and counseling professionals that get results. Make the no obligation call today to speak to an intake specialist for complete details regarding our state of the art treatment services.
Serenity Grove was founded with a simple philosophy... to help our clients overcome addiction. We provide the most effective evidence-based substance use disorder treatments available, and we are a dual-diagnosis center with a psychiatrist as part of the team. As a private treatment center, we offer both residential and outpatient treatment options. Our Serenity Plus Plan© is grounded in the therapeutic community model and simply put our treatment team consists of experienced and properly trained medical, psychiatric and counseling professionals that get results. Make the no obligation call today to speak to an intake specialist for complete details regarding our state of the art treatment services.
We treat:
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma Related Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Personality Disorders
We offer flexible outpatient mental health treatment options that allow clients to attend therapy sessions during the day or after work, while continuing to live and recover at home.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Outpatient Program (OP)
We treat:
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Trauma Related Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• Personality Disorders
We offer flexible outpatient mental health treatment options that allow clients to attend therapy sessions during the day or after work, while continuing to live and recover at home.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
• Outpatient Program (OP)
We offer clinically excellent care for adults age 18 and older who have mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, depression, personality disorders, and schizophrenia.
At Lakeview Behavioral Health, we offer a premier adolescent inpatient treatment program to help teens ages 13-17 who are suffering from mental health concerns and substance use disorders. Our adolescent inpatient treatment program allows young people to stabilize, and our team will work with you and your child to create a treatment plan that can help them heal. Our hospital provides a stable and safe environment for our patients to develop new skills that can help them manage their symptoms and lead happy, healthy lives. As part of their care plans, teens may participate in family and group therapies that can offer them a chance to improve their relationships. We strive to help adolescents in our inpatient program improve their communication, emotion regulation, and problem-solving skills. These skills can help them develop their resilience and heal. As we work with our adolescent patients, we also aim to offer developmentally appropriate care that addresses the specific challenges teens face.
We offer clinically excellent care for adults age 18 and older who have mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation, depression, personality disorders, and schizophrenia.
At Lakeview Behavioral Health, we offer a premier adolescent inpatient treatment program to help teens ages 13-17 who are suffering from mental health concerns and substance use disorders. Our adolescent inpatient treatment program allows young people to stabilize, and our team will work with you and your child to create a treatment plan that can help them heal. Our hospital provides a stable and safe environment for our patients to develop new skills that can help them manage their symptoms and lead happy, healthy lives. As part of their care plans, teens may participate in family and group therapies that can offer them a chance to improve their relationships. We strive to help adolescents in our inpatient program improve their communication, emotion regulation, and problem-solving skills. These skills can help them develop their resilience and heal. As we work with our adolescent patients, we also aim to offer developmentally appropriate care that addresses the specific challenges teens face.
Emerge Healing Center is a safe and structured environment for individuals to find freedom from addiction, mental health issues, and PTSD. Located in the Metro-Atlanta area near Alpharetta, our outpatient program is central to 12-Step meetings, resources, and placed in a serene setting dedicated to putting you at ease during the time when you need it most.
Emerge Healing Center is a safe and structured environment for individuals to find freedom from addiction, mental health issues, and PTSD. Located in the Metro-Atlanta area near Alpharetta, our outpatient program is central to 12-Step meetings, resources, and placed in a serene setting dedicated to putting you at ease during the time when you need it most.
Lakeview Behavioral Health’s adult partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) serve adults who are struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addictions, and other behavioral health concerns.
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Lakeview Behavioral Health in Norcross, Georgia, may be an effective treatment option for adults who can benefit from step-down support after completing a higher level of care for a mental health concern or a substance use disorder. Our IOP also serves adults who are stepping up from traditional outpatient services, as well as those who are receiving care for the first time. We offer adult mental health and addiction IOPs. Adults who receive treatment at the IOP level typically participate in programming three to five days per week for approximately three hours per day. Our IOP offers more frequent treatment than what is provided in traditional outpatient therapy but includes fewer meetings than our partial hospitalization program. Depending on the needs of each patient, their personalized treatment plan can include group and family therapies. Group therapy is the primary method of treatment in our IOP, with each treatment day including multiple groups. We also offer on-site 12-Step groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings.
Lakeview Behavioral Health’s adult partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) serve adults who are struggling with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, addictions, and other behavioral health concerns.
The intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Lakeview Behavioral Health in Norcross, Georgia, may be an effective treatment option for adults who can benefit from step-down support after completing a higher level of care for a mental health concern or a substance use disorder. Our IOP also serves adults who are stepping up from traditional outpatient services, as well as those who are receiving care for the first time. We offer adult mental health and addiction IOPs. Adults who receive treatment at the IOP level typically participate in programming three to five days per week for approximately three hours per day. Our IOP offers more frequent treatment than what is provided in traditional outpatient therapy but includes fewer meetings than our partial hospitalization program. Depending on the needs of each patient, their personalized treatment plan can include group and family therapies. Group therapy is the primary method of treatment in our IOP, with each treatment day including multiple groups. We also offer on-site 12-Step groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Alpharetta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
We know how difficult it can be to see your son or daughter struggling with severe mental health issues like anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation. Our partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in Alpharetta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens and young adults ages 12-28 facing these challenges. Our IOPs and PHPs provide flexible treatment that fits into your teen’s and family’s life, offering the intensive support they need while staying connected to home, school and family.
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Greenleaf Hospital is a 103-bed behavioral health and substance abuse treatment program located in South Georgia. With a focus on quality clinical programs and clinical service, Greenleaf offers inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and traditional outpatient programs for adolescents and adults. Our programs are designed to make sure that each patient establishes a strong foundation that they are able to build a successful recovery on. At Greenleaf, we recognize that the path to our door has most likely been a long one and that the complications of your life have made an impact on you. It is our mission to accept the responsibility as the destination of each patient's journey. We provide a safe, structured environment where our patients can begin the process of healing. With a focus on quality clinical programs, payer partnerships, and customer service, Greenleaf strives to be the preferred psychiatric treatment program in South Georgia.
Greenleaf Hospital is a 103-bed behavioral health and substance abuse treatment program located in South Georgia. With a focus on quality clinical programs and clinical service, Greenleaf offers inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and traditional outpatient programs for adolescents and adults. Our programs are designed to make sure that each patient establishes a strong foundation that they are able to build a successful recovery on. At Greenleaf, we recognize that the path to our door has most likely been a long one and that the complications of your life have made an impact on you. It is our mission to accept the responsibility as the destination of each patient's journey. We provide a safe, structured environment where our patients can begin the process of healing. With a focus on quality clinical programs, payer partnerships, and customer service, Greenleaf strives to be the preferred psychiatric treatment program in South Georgia.
Mark Behavioral Health provides residential mental health care for adults facing acute psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. Many of our clients are in crisis or have struggled to find relief through outpatient care. Our team offers 24/7 support in a safe, structured setting where healing begins. Whether it's managing severe mood disorders or helping individuals stabilize after hospitalization, we meet each person where they are—with dignity, clinical excellence, and evidence-based treatment tailored to their needs.
Mark Behavioral Health provides residential mental health care for adults facing acute psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders. Many of our clients are in crisis or have struggled to find relief through outpatient care. Our team offers 24/7 support in a safe, structured setting where healing begins. Whether it's managing severe mood disorders or helping individuals stabilize after hospitalization, we meet each person where they are—with dignity, clinical excellence, and evidence-based treatment tailored to their needs.
We are the nations top expert in the residential treatment of major depression (with or without suicidal ideation), bipolar disorder (with or without active mania), anxiety disorder, PTSD/Trauma, Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective disorder.
We are a highly advanced residential mental health treatment program with expertise in treating complex psychiatric disorders. We are physician operated program that is also licensed to provide cutting edge treatment options such as ketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our philosophy is to minimize medications and provide one on one intensive treatment in an intimate small group environment. We offer age specific treatment and specialty treatment tracts that address the unique needs of young adults, middle age, seniors and chronic pain sufferers. Treatment is provided to average of 6 clients at a time to provide highly individualized attention. Unlike most programs that advertise for mental health but are really substance abuse treatment programs, we are proud to be one of the very few double certified true mental health programs in existence. We are licensed and certified for advanced mental health and crisis stabilization which means our clinical program, staffing and services must be the most intensive and highest caliber.
We are the nations top expert in the residential treatment of major depression (with or without suicidal ideation), bipolar disorder (with or without active mania), anxiety disorder, PTSD/Trauma, Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective disorder.
We are a highly advanced residential mental health treatment program with expertise in treating complex psychiatric disorders. We are physician operated program that is also licensed to provide cutting edge treatment options such as ketamine and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our philosophy is to minimize medications and provide one on one intensive treatment in an intimate small group environment. We offer age specific treatment and specialty treatment tracts that address the unique needs of young adults, middle age, seniors and chronic pain sufferers. Treatment is provided to average of 6 clients at a time to provide highly individualized attention. Unlike most programs that advertise for mental health but are really substance abuse treatment programs, we are proud to be one of the very few double certified true mental health programs in existence. We are licensed and certified for advanced mental health and crisis stabilization which means our clinical program, staffing and services must be the most intensive and highest caliber.
Our healing mission is to improve the lives of individuals impeded by mental health challenges or mental illness to achieve their highest levels of functioning and fulfillment. CooperRiis’ residential healing communities and transitional living program are located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville and Mill Spring. We offer hope and healing to adults who struggle with mental health challenges. Our approach is not based on “quick fixes” but grounded in research and the proven healing power of community in a residential setting. Our philosophy: mind and heart working together. Simply put, we believe that whole person care, delivered in a community setting is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. With an integrated system of care, CooperRiis offers The CooperRiis at Asheville Program (residential treatment), The Farm at Mill Spring (residential treatment), Extended Care at the Farm (semi-transitional), and The Asheville Community Program (transitional living with two levels of support). We serve adults 18+ who have a primary mental health diagnosis, and we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Our healing mission is to improve the lives of individuals impeded by mental health challenges or mental illness to achieve their highest levels of functioning and fulfillment. CooperRiis’ residential healing communities and transitional living program are located in the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville and Mill Spring. We offer hope and healing to adults who struggle with mental health challenges. Our approach is not based on “quick fixes” but grounded in research and the proven healing power of community in a residential setting. Our philosophy: mind and heart working together. Simply put, we believe that whole person care, delivered in a community setting is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. With an integrated system of care, CooperRiis offers The CooperRiis at Asheville Program (residential treatment), The Farm at Mill Spring (residential treatment), Extended Care at the Farm (semi-transitional), and The Asheville Community Program (transitional living with two levels of support). We serve adults 18+ who have a primary mental health diagnosis, and we do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Zenith Mental Health, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a leading provider in comprehensive outpatient mental health services, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient programs. Our center employs evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR, alongside holistic approaches like yoga and art therapy, to treat a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Zenith Mental Health, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a leading provider in comprehensive outpatient mental health services, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient programs. Our center employs evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR, alongside holistic approaches like yoga and art therapy, to treat a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and co-occurring substance use disorders.
We strive to improve the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of our clients through individualized care utilizing a whole-person approach to recovery.
We strive to improve the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of our clients through individualized care utilizing a whole-person approach to recovery.
We treat alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and benzo addiction alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder.
We use CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy matched to your diagnosis and symptom severity. Dual diagnosis treatment integrates mental health and addiction care in one coordinated program. MAT is available for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Individual, group, and family therapy included based on clinical need.
We treat alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and benzo addiction alongside anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and borderline personality disorder.
We use CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy matched to your diagnosis and symptom severity. Dual diagnosis treatment integrates mental health and addiction care in one coordinated program. MAT is available for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Individual, group, and family therapy included based on clinical need.
Thriveworks-Marietta is a premium private counseling provider committed to supporting YOU in taking your first steps toward getting the help/support you or a loved one needs. As a Compassionate Practice we understand the challenge of making the first call--it is our goal to provide you the support and attention you deserve from the beginning to a point of progress where you know you are feeling better. OUR COMMITMENTS: 1.) To provide YOU any-day/anytime live receptionist support to answer your questions and guarantee you an appointment within 24-72 hours. 2.) To provide YOU supportive therapy at a conveniently located A-class counseling office designed to make you comfortable and provide you privacy during your visits. 3.) To provide YOU immediate access to a qualified and professional therapist.
Thriveworks-Marietta is a premium private counseling provider committed to supporting YOU in taking your first steps toward getting the help/support you or a loved one needs. As a Compassionate Practice we understand the challenge of making the first call--it is our goal to provide you the support and attention you deserve from the beginning to a point of progress where you know you are feeling better. OUR COMMITMENTS: 1.) To provide YOU any-day/anytime live receptionist support to answer your questions and guarantee you an appointment within 24-72 hours. 2.) To provide YOU supportive therapy at a conveniently located A-class counseling office designed to make you comfortable and provide you privacy during your visits. 3.) To provide YOU immediate access to a qualified and professional therapist.
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System offers an adult intensive outpatient program (IOP) that accepts individuals age 18 and older who are battling symptoms of addictions and mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and schizoaffective disorder.
We offer an adult partial hospitalization program (PHP) for people age 18 and older as a step below inpatient and residential care. Our adult PHP is suitable for adults who may require less supervision than what is offered in residential or inpatient treatment but still need a level of support that is more structured than what is typically provided in a standard outpatient program. The average length of stay in our adult PHP is 28 days; however, the actual time spent in the program will depend on the needs of the individual. The most common types of therapy we use in our PHP include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. We also offer group therapy and incorporate family and individual sessions as needed. Therapy sessions are led by counselors, therapists, master’s-level clinicians, mental health specialists, and other highly trained professionals who can provide support and motivation as you work toward achieving your treatment goals.
Riverwoods Behavioral Health System offers an adult intensive outpatient program (IOP) that accepts individuals age 18 and older who are battling symptoms of addictions and mental health concerns like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and schizoaffective disorder.
We offer an adult partial hospitalization program (PHP) for people age 18 and older as a step below inpatient and residential care. Our adult PHP is suitable for adults who may require less supervision than what is offered in residential or inpatient treatment but still need a level of support that is more structured than what is typically provided in a standard outpatient program. The average length of stay in our adult PHP is 28 days; however, the actual time spent in the program will depend on the needs of the individual. The most common types of therapy we use in our PHP include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. We also offer group therapy and incorporate family and individual sessions as needed. Therapy sessions are led by counselors, therapists, master’s-level clinicians, mental health specialists, and other highly trained professionals who can provide support and motivation as you work toward achieving your treatment goals.
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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.