Centered Recovery Programs provides a non 12 step, mindfulness-based addiction and mental health treatment for adults throughout Georgia. We specialize in helping professionals struggling with alcohol use, anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, and co-occurring disorders. Our meaningful, evidence-based approach integrates mindfulness, neuroscience, and individualized care through PHP, IOP, and outpatient services. Whether you're seeking help for addiction, mental health concerns, or both, our team helps clients build lasting recovery while continuing to live, work, and engage in everyday life.
Centered Recovery Programs provides a non 12 step, mindfulness-based addiction and mental health treatment for adults throughout Georgia. We specialize in helping professionals struggling with alcohol use, anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, and co-occurring disorders. Our meaningful, evidence-based approach integrates mindfulness, neuroscience, and individualized care through PHP, IOP, and outpatient services. Whether you're seeking help for addiction, mental health concerns, or both, our team helps clients build lasting recovery while continuing to live, work, and engage in everyday life.
New View Wellness is a primary mental health facility located in Roswell, GA. We offer both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of mental health disorders. New View consists of fully licensed clinical and medical staff that have a depth of knowledge and experience addressing mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other various forms of mental illness. Our solution-based therapy is designed to help those who are having difficulty overcoming the adversity that keeps them from living with the freedom and purpose that they were meant to. Through one-on-one counseling sessions, group therapy, family programming/therapy, physical fitness/recreational therapy, nutrition and dietary planning, and spiritual self-discovery, New View can help you or someone you love deal with all inhibiting afflictions to uncover the true potential of living a life that is truly worth celebrating.
New View Wellness is a primary mental health facility located in Roswell, GA. We offer both a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of mental health disorders. New View consists of fully licensed clinical and medical staff that have a depth of knowledge and experience addressing mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, personality disorders, co-occurring substance use disorders, and other various forms of mental illness. Our solution-based therapy is designed to help those who are having difficulty overcoming the adversity that keeps them from living with the freedom and purpose that they were meant to. Through one-on-one counseling sessions, group therapy, family programming/therapy, physical fitness/recreational therapy, nutrition and dietary planning, and spiritual self-discovery, New View can help you or someone you love deal with all inhibiting afflictions to uncover the true potential of living a life that is truly worth celebrating.
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.
High Focus Centers in Marietta, GA, provides a compassionate and integrated approach to adult and adolescent mental health treatment and substance use disorder treatment in an outpatient setting, just outside of Atlanta. This center offers an accessible and affordable alternative to residential treatment, maintaining high-quality care. Our expert clinical team tailors treatment for mental health, substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses, beginning with thorough evaluations and continuing through comprehensive treatment and aftercare. At High Focus Centers in Marietta, we are committed to supporting clients at every stage of their recovery journey in a confidential, non-judgmental, and LGBTQ-friendly environment. We welcome all individuals, providing a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.
High Focus Centers in Marietta, GA, provides a compassionate and integrated approach to adult and adolescent mental health treatment and substance use disorder treatment in an outpatient setting, just outside of Atlanta. This center offers an accessible and affordable alternative to residential treatment, maintaining high-quality care. Our expert clinical team tailors treatment for mental health, substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses, beginning with thorough evaluations and continuing through comprehensive treatment and aftercare. At High Focus Centers in Marietta, we are committed to supporting clients at every stage of their recovery journey in a confidential, non-judgmental, and LGBTQ-friendly environment. We welcome all individuals, providing a safe and inclusive space for healing and growth.
Black Bear Lodge, located in northern Georgia, offers a transformative recovery experience amid the beauty of serene forest foothills. It is a place of solace from the chaos that substance abuse and mental health issues can bring into a person's life. Our program focuses on addressing all the concerns that a patient brings to treatment; we meet people where they are, developing comprehensive, individualized plans and allowing patients to create and achieve their personal goals in recovery. We partner with each person and guide him or her through an evidence-based integrated treatment process that is designed to treat core needs in a thorough, holistic way. Therapeutic elements of our program include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other time-tested modalities. We also provide adventure therapy, art therapy and yoga alongside psychoeducational groups, family therapy, grief/loss sessions and nutrition and wellness sessions. Each patient will receive individual therapy time with a master's level therapist and group therapy sessions that offer valuable peer support and processing time. Our program is structured to address a person's physical, spiritual, mental and emotional needs, creating the foundation for lifelong recovery.
Black Bear Lodge, located in northern Georgia, offers a transformative recovery experience amid the beauty of serene forest foothills. It is a place of solace from the chaos that substance abuse and mental health issues can bring into a person's life. Our program focuses on addressing all the concerns that a patient brings to treatment; we meet people where they are, developing comprehensive, individualized plans and allowing patients to create and achieve their personal goals in recovery. We partner with each person and guide him or her through an evidence-based integrated treatment process that is designed to treat core needs in a thorough, holistic way. Therapeutic elements of our program include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other time-tested modalities. We also provide adventure therapy, art therapy and yoga alongside psychoeducational groups, family therapy, grief/loss sessions and nutrition and wellness sessions. Each patient will receive individual therapy time with a master's level therapist and group therapy sessions that offer valuable peer support and processing time. Our program is structured to address a person's physical, spiritual, mental and emotional needs, creating the foundation for lifelong recovery.
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 treat numerous mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, schizoeffective, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD + Trauma, and more.
At Peachtree Wellness, we know how to help you turn your life around. Our mental health treatment center in Atlanta makes you feel welcome and comfortable from the first day. We get to know you and your needs, which helps us design a treatment plan that fits your specific goals. We use evidence-based therapies that identify the root cause of mental illness.
We treat numerous mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, schizoeffective, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD + Trauma, and more.
At Peachtree Wellness, we know how to help you turn your life around. Our mental health treatment center in Atlanta makes you feel welcome and comfortable from the first day. We get to know you and your needs, which helps us design a treatment plan that fits your specific goals. We use evidence-based therapies that identify the root cause of mental illness.
At Hooked on Hope, treating clients suffering from mental health issues is our passion. Through our program components of individual therapy, group therapy, medical services, case management services, holistic treatments and aftercare, we ensure to provide our clients with as much support as possible as they heal. Hooked on Hope embodies empathy and resilience, existing for healing and transformation, missed deeply by lost souls and hope seekers, with a core of passion and innovation driving every endeavor. We empower individuals towards mental well-being with compassionate care, unwavering support, and evidence-based interventions.
At Hooked on Hope, treating clients suffering from mental health issues is our passion. Through our program components of individual therapy, group therapy, medical services, case management services, holistic treatments and aftercare, we ensure to provide our clients with as much support as possible as they heal. Hooked on Hope embodies empathy and resilience, existing for healing and transformation, missed deeply by lost souls and hope seekers, with a core of passion and innovation driving every endeavor. We empower individuals towards mental well-being with compassionate care, unwavering support, and evidence-based interventions.
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.
Inner Voyage Recovery Center treats adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Located near Atlanta, we offer PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs built around your schedule. Joint Commission-accredited and LegitScript-certified, our team delivers structured care without removing you from daily life
Inner Voyage Recovery Center treats adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Located near Atlanta, we offer PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs built around your schedule. Joint Commission-accredited and LegitScript-certified, our team delivers structured care without removing you from daily life
North Georgia Recovery Center offers comprehensive outpatient treatment options for both substance abuse issues and co-occurring mental health disorders. We seek to provide a catered approach to each individual with the understanding that each person is unique in their struggles. In addition to our commuter programs located in Kennesaw, NGRC also provides housing accommodations for those in need of additional community support and resources as they focus on their journey in recovery.
North Georgia Recovery Center offers comprehensive outpatient treatment options for both substance abuse issues and co-occurring mental health disorders. We seek to provide a catered approach to each individual with the understanding that each person is unique in their struggles. In addition to our commuter programs located in Kennesaw, NGRC also provides housing accommodations for those in need of additional community support and resources as they focus on their journey in recovery.
Our mission is to provide individualized, evidence-based outpatient mental health care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring substance use disorders. We offer PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care, with treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs and goals. Using CBT, DBT-informed therapy, psychoeducation, coping skills, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care, we support lasting change, including a trauma track with EMDR when appropriate. Our clinical team is led by our Clinical Director, an LPC and CPCS with EMDR training, C-PD, and CCTP-II.
Our mission is to provide individualized, evidence-based outpatient mental health care for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, and co-occurring substance use disorders. We offer PHP, IOP, and OP levels of care, with treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs and goals. Using CBT, DBT-informed therapy, psychoeducation, coping skills, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care, we support lasting change, including a trauma track with EMDR when appropriate. Our clinical team is led by our Clinical Director, an LPC and CPCS with EMDR training, C-PD, and CCTP-II.
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.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
Evolve offers proven, evidence-based therapy programs for teens struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioral challenges. Our short-term residential treatment center (RTC) provides 24/7 supervision and individualized care in a safe, supportive setting. With only six teens in the program at a time, we deliver highly focused and personalized treatment. We also provide structured outpatient therapy through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Families can expect compassionate care and meaningful progress at every step.
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.
Red Top Wellness Center offers 24/7 care for those in need of treatment for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other various forms of mental illness.
Red Top Wellness Center is a primary mental health residential treatment facility located in Cartersville, GA. Our team of mental health professionals provide a foundation of stability for those struggling with underlying mental health challenges through the use of evidence-based treatment modalities. Our goal is to create an environment outside the typical stereotype of mental health treatment that allows individuals the necessary time and resources to grow and progress through issues that had previously felt immovable. Our mission statement is to provide the highest quality of care while making treatment an enjoyable experience, leaving our clients with a long-lasting positive impact long after they have completed our treatment program.
Red Top Wellness Center offers 24/7 care for those in need of treatment for mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other various forms of mental illness.
Red Top Wellness Center is a primary mental health residential treatment facility located in Cartersville, GA. Our team of mental health professionals provide a foundation of stability for those struggling with underlying mental health challenges through the use of evidence-based treatment modalities. Our goal is to create an environment outside the typical stereotype of mental health treatment that allows individuals the necessary time and resources to grow and progress through issues that had previously felt immovable. Our mission statement is to provide the highest quality of care while making treatment an enjoyable experience, leaving our clients with a long-lasting positive impact long after they have completed our treatment program.
Medication management allows us to monitor and adjust prescriptions to help stabilize mood and alleviate symptoms of conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, while group therapy allows us to focus on helping clients heal in a communal setting free from prejudice.
At Imagine Wellness Center, we believe in the transformative power of healing. As a dedicated mental health outpatient provider, we specialize in supporting individuals facing mood and thought disorders rooted in PTSD and other trauma-related challenges. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach empowers clients to navigate their journeys toward recovery and resilience. We provide a comprehensive range of care levels tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring that everyone receives the appropriate support for their unique circumstances.
Medication management allows us to monitor and adjust prescriptions to help stabilize mood and alleviate symptoms of conditions such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, while group therapy allows us to focus on helping clients heal in a communal setting free from prejudice.
At Imagine Wellness Center, we believe in the transformative power of healing. As a dedicated mental health outpatient provider, we specialize in supporting individuals facing mood and thought disorders rooted in PTSD and other trauma-related challenges. Our compassionate, evidence-based approach empowers clients to navigate their journeys toward recovery and resilience. We provide a comprehensive range of care levels tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring that everyone receives the appropriate support for their unique circumstances.
Addiction and unbalanced mental health is a lonely path, leaving individuals navigating life in isolation, resulting in a lack of true support and connection to others outside of the bonds formed during active addiction. Our holistic wellness model fosters community, restores a sense of spirituality, and provides individuals with the opportunity to address severely neglected areas of life, which encompasses social, financial, and physical health needs. The benefits of sharing a daily space with other individuals navigating a life free from addiction provide an experience of acceptance and the opportunity for social learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Yoga, Tai Chi, and Acupuncture provide the opportunity to learn how to quiet the mind and begin the healing process from within, individuals learn to shift their focus within, tapping into inner strength and wisdom needed to navigate the journey of recovery. These holistic healing methods also offer relief from emotional trauma, stress relief, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Addiction and unbalanced mental health is a lonely path, leaving individuals navigating life in isolation, resulting in a lack of true support and connection to others outside of the bonds formed during active addiction. Our holistic wellness model fosters community, restores a sense of spirituality, and provides individuals with the opportunity to address severely neglected areas of life, which encompasses social, financial, and physical health needs. The benefits of sharing a daily space with other individuals navigating a life free from addiction provide an experience of acceptance and the opportunity for social learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Yoga, Tai Chi, and Acupuncture provide the opportunity to learn how to quiet the mind and begin the healing process from within, individuals learn to shift their focus within, tapping into inner strength and wisdom needed to navigate the journey of recovery. These holistic healing methods also offer relief from emotional trauma, stress relief, anxiety, and chronic pain.
The Berman Center is owned and operated by licensed mental health professionals dedicated to treating mental health and substance abuse/addiction issues. Our highly qualified professionals craft an individualized, evidence-based recovery plan with the goal of transitioning clients into a healthy self- sufficient life. Based on the Jewish values of community, connection, and healing, our spiritually- holistic approach helps participants progress from merely surviving to thriving. Navigating the options for addiction and mental health treatment can be an overwhelming process – especially when you are desperate for help and don’t even know the right questions to ask. We work with you to create a care plan that is individualized to your unique needs and navigate the journey to a better life right by your side. We help you feel better and show you that you matter and belong. If you are looking for help, we’re here for you!
The Berman Center is owned and operated by licensed mental health professionals dedicated to treating mental health and substance abuse/addiction issues. Our highly qualified professionals craft an individualized, evidence-based recovery plan with the goal of transitioning clients into a healthy self- sufficient life. Based on the Jewish values of community, connection, and healing, our spiritually- holistic approach helps participants progress from merely surviving to thriving. Navigating the options for addiction and mental health treatment can be an overwhelming process – especially when you are desperate for help and don’t even know the right questions to ask. We work with you to create a care plan that is individualized to your unique needs and navigate the journey to a better life right by your side. We help you feel better and show you that you matter and belong. If you are looking for help, we’re here for you!
The Cottages on Mountain Creek, licensed by the state and accredited by the Joint Commission, provides a holistic approach for stabilization and reintegration back into society for adults living with a Mental Health diagnosis (Schizophrenia, Bipolar, OCD, Major Depression and Anxiety, as well as other mental health diagnoses).
What makes us Different? The Cottages is accredited by the Joint Commission. Our clinical team includes a Medical Doctor (Psychiatrist and Addictionologist), Clinical Director, licensed therapists, registered nurse and a variety of adjunct therapists. The program treats the whole body through extensive therapeutic health and wellness offerings that also includes a Physical Therapy Garden, as well as yoga, neck massage, nutrition classes, fitness walks, aromatherapy, art therapy, music therapy and cooking classes. We are now offering a three-day Intense IOP program (8 hours a day) which just opened. Stay tuned for information about the Intense IOP program which will begin in January 2025 (Hiawassee, Georgia). The program is limited to five clients per session.
The Cottages on Mountain Creek, licensed by the state and accredited by the Joint Commission, provides a holistic approach for stabilization and reintegration back into society for adults living with a Mental Health diagnosis (Schizophrenia, Bipolar, OCD, Major Depression and Anxiety, as well as other mental health diagnoses).
What makes us Different? The Cottages is accredited by the Joint Commission. Our clinical team includes a Medical Doctor (Psychiatrist and Addictionologist), Clinical Director, licensed therapists, registered nurse and a variety of adjunct therapists. The program treats the whole body through extensive therapeutic health and wellness offerings that also includes a Physical Therapy Garden, as well as yoga, neck massage, nutrition classes, fitness walks, aromatherapy, art therapy, music therapy and cooking classes. We are now offering a three-day Intense IOP program (8 hours a day) which just opened. Stay tuned for information about the Intense IOP program which will begin in January 2025 (Hiawassee, Georgia). The program is limited to five clients per session.
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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.