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.
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.
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 Atlanta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens, and young adults of all genders 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 Atlanta, Georgia are designed to support adolescents, teens, and young adults of all genders 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.
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!
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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.
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.
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.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
Newport Academy is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for children ages 7–11 and teens ages 12–18. Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use. Individualized treatment plans include medical and psychiatric care, strengths-based academics, and experiential modalities including, art, music, yoga, and outdoor adventure therapy. With residential and outpatient locations nationwide and partnerships with major insurance providers, we make quality care accessible.
At Magnolia Creek, we provide compassionate, evidence-based eating disorder treatment and co-occurring mental health and substance use for adolescent girls and adult women (ages 12+) in a peaceful, nature-rich setting near Birmingham, Alabama. Our residential and partial hospitalization programs offer personalized care that honors each individual’s story. With a multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on whole-person healing, we support clients in reconnecting with themselves, restoring their health, and building a foundation for lasting recovery. Here, healing happens with connection, purpose, and hope.
At Magnolia Creek, we provide compassionate, evidence-based eating disorder treatment and co-occurring mental health and substance use for adolescent girls and adult women (ages 12+) in a peaceful, nature-rich setting near Birmingham, Alabama. Our residential and partial hospitalization programs offer personalized care that honors each individual’s story. With a multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on whole-person healing, we support clients in reconnecting with themselves, restoring their health, and building a foundation for lasting recovery. Here, healing happens with connection, purpose, and hope.
Located in heart of the beautiful Asheville, NC. Next Step Recovery provides an outpatient addiction treatment center known as PHP & IOP to men in recovery from substance use disorders. Next Step Recovery serves men between 18 and 40 years old who are striving for Recovery, have completed in-patient treatment such as residential treatment or medical detox, have 30 days clean and sober, or for men whose outpatient treatment services were not effective. In another program offering, Next Step Recovery is integrated with NSR of Asheville's Transitional Living Program to provide a unique Extended Care Recovery Treatment model. This program offers an array of high-quality recovery services and programs intertwined with Recovery Home and Sober Living Environments. Since 2006, NSR of Asheville has been providing high-quality programs and is known as one of the best programs around today offering Relapse Prevention, Lifeskills Classes, and 12-step support. We are loving, committed, structured, and are here to help you gain back integrity, strength, and self-worth. Contact Us Today 828.350.9960
Located in heart of the beautiful Asheville, NC. Next Step Recovery provides an outpatient addiction treatment center known as PHP & IOP to men in recovery from substance use disorders. Next Step Recovery serves men between 18 and 40 years old who are striving for Recovery, have completed in-patient treatment such as residential treatment or medical detox, have 30 days clean and sober, or for men whose outpatient treatment services were not effective. In another program offering, Next Step Recovery is integrated with NSR of Asheville's Transitional Living Program to provide a unique Extended Care Recovery Treatment model. This program offers an array of high-quality recovery services and programs intertwined with Recovery Home and Sober Living Environments. Since 2006, NSR of Asheville has been providing high-quality programs and is known as one of the best programs around today offering Relapse Prevention, Lifeskills Classes, and 12-step support. We are loving, committed, structured, and are here to help you gain back integrity, strength, and self-worth. Contact Us Today 828.350.9960
Sunset House, with 28 years of dedicated service, stands as a premier all-male residential treatment center, recognized for its FARR Certification, DCF License, and Joint Commission Accreditation for Behavioral Health Care Services. As a Level IV Residential Treatment Program, we specialize in enhancing the unique spiritual and emotional well-being of our clients. Our facility goes beyond traditional halfway houses, offering comprehensive continued care that supports men transitioning from inpatient treatment to sustainable independent living. Since 1996, Sunset House has been instrumental in guiding hundreds of men aged 18 and older towards lives free from substance use disorders. Located in the serene heart of Palm Beach Gardens, our 34-bed facility is set on a 1.5-acre campus and features multiple residential units, laundry facilities, a food pantry, and a fitness gym. At Sunset House, we believe that long-term recovery is best achieved in an environment that fosters independence. We are committed to providing the structure, support, tools, and opportunities necessary for our clients to discover and pursue deeper, meaningful purposes in their lives, ensuring lasting recovery.
Sunset House, with 28 years of dedicated service, stands as a premier all-male residential treatment center, recognized for its FARR Certification, DCF License, and Joint Commission Accreditation for Behavioral Health Care Services. As a Level IV Residential Treatment Program, we specialize in enhancing the unique spiritual and emotional well-being of our clients. Our facility goes beyond traditional halfway houses, offering comprehensive continued care that supports men transitioning from inpatient treatment to sustainable independent living. Since 1996, Sunset House has been instrumental in guiding hundreds of men aged 18 and older towards lives free from substance use disorders. Located in the serene heart of Palm Beach Gardens, our 34-bed facility is set on a 1.5-acre campus and features multiple residential units, laundry facilities, a food pantry, and a fitness gym. At Sunset House, we believe that long-term recovery is best achieved in an environment that fosters independence. We are committed to providing the structure, support, tools, and opportunities necessary for our clients to discover and pursue deeper, meaningful purposes in their lives, ensuring lasting recovery.
Greenleaf Center is a 103-bed hospital dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and chemical dependency issues affecting adolescents and adults. At Greenleaf Center we provide a safe, structured environment through the delivery of group, family, and individual counseling as well as medication management services. With a focus on quality clinical programs, payer partnerships and customer service, Greenleaf Center strives to be the preferred psychiatric treatment program in South Georgia. Employing board-certified psychiatrists, therapists from a variety of licensed clinical disciplines, and trained nursing staff, Greenleaf is dedicated to providing valuable care and treatment. Our dedicated team of mental health professionals ensures that each patient receives the most effective treatment possible that will provide them with the tools necessary to achieve a brighter future.
Greenleaf Center is a 103-bed hospital dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and chemical dependency issues affecting adolescents and adults. At Greenleaf Center we provide a safe, structured environment through the delivery of group, family, and individual counseling as well as medication management services. With a focus on quality clinical programs, payer partnerships and customer service, Greenleaf Center strives to be the preferred psychiatric treatment program in South Georgia. Employing board-certified psychiatrists, therapists from a variety of licensed clinical disciplines, and trained nursing staff, Greenleaf is dedicated to providing valuable care and treatment. Our dedicated team of mental health professionals ensures that each patient receives the most effective treatment possible that will provide them with the tools necessary to achieve a brighter future.
Shallowford Wellness is an outpatient treatment center in Atlanta that offers mental health treatment programs to adults and seniors. Our professional team provides diagnostic services to confirm cases that involve conditions like anxiety and depression. Our treatment programs include different levels of care, such as partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs).
Shallowford Wellness is an outpatient treatment center in Atlanta that offers mental health treatment programs to adults and seniors. Our professional team provides diagnostic services to confirm cases that involve conditions like anxiety and depression. Our treatment programs include different levels of care, such as partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs).
"I have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness and a dread of some strange impending doom." Edgar Allan Poe
"I have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness and a dread of some strange impending doom." Edgar Allan Poe
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.
Landmark Recovery of Knoxville Drug and Alcohol Rehab, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a reputable behavioral health treatment center dedicated to providing comprehensive care for those struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Now under the management of Harmony Health Group, Landmark Recovery of Knoxville is one of multiple treatment facilities within Tennessee that belong to the Harmony Health Group family.
Landmark Recovery of Knoxville Drug and Alcohol Rehab, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a reputable behavioral health treatment center dedicated to providing comprehensive care for those struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Now under the management of Harmony Health Group, Landmark Recovery of Knoxville is one of multiple treatment facilities within Tennessee that belong to the Harmony Health Group family.
We also operate an inpatient Residential facility that focuses on primary mental health concerns such as Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Schizophrenia and more.
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
We also operate an inpatient Residential facility that focuses on primary mental health concerns such as Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Schizophrenia and more.
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
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
At Evolve, we provide compassionate, individualized care to help teens navigate challenges and rediscover hope. We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment. Our RTC for teens serves only six clients at a time, allowing for truly individualized care, 24/7 support and supervision, and evidence-based therapies. In addition, Evolve provides structured outpatient therapy for teens through our full-day teen Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Rooted in compassion and connection, our teen treatment programs help adolescents heal and grow.
We're located in Tamarac, near Fort Lauderdale, and treat adults dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, dual diagnosis, and more.
When you know you need more than weekly therapy but your life can't stop for residential treatment, that's exactly where our programs fit. Our PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs in Tamarac, Florida, give you intensive daily clinical and psychiatric care while you keep living your life outside of sessions. PHP runs about six hours a day. IOP meets evenings, so you can work. Every patient gets a full diagnostic workup and an individualized treatment plan built from there, not a one-size-fits-all group schedule.
We're located in Tamarac, near Fort Lauderdale, and treat adults dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, dual diagnosis, and more.
When you know you need more than weekly therapy but your life can't stop for residential treatment, that's exactly where our programs fit. Our PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs in Tamarac, Florida, give you intensive daily clinical and psychiatric care while you keep living your life outside of sessions. PHP runs about six hours a day. IOP meets evenings, so you can work. Every patient gets a full diagnostic workup and an individualized treatment plan built from there, not a one-size-fits-all group schedule.
Banyan Sebring serves adults struggling with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, or co-occurring disorders. Many clients come to us needing medically assisted detox, 24/7 supervision, or structured residential care to stabilize and begin healing. Our clients often face challenges like withdrawal, addiction patterns, depression, anxiety, trauma, or mood disorders. They benefit from personalized treatment plans that include individual and group therapy, clinical support, and a safe therapeutic environment designed to help them regain stability and build a strong foundation for long-term recovery.
Banyan Sebring serves adults struggling with substance use disorders, mental health conditions, or co-occurring disorders. Many clients come to us needing medically assisted detox, 24/7 supervision, or structured residential care to stabilize and begin healing. Our clients often face challenges like withdrawal, addiction patterns, depression, anxiety, trauma, or mood disorders. They benefit from personalized treatment plans that include individual and group therapy, clinical support, and a safe therapeutic environment designed to help them regain stability and build a strong foundation for long-term recovery.
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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.