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Forge Health - Devens, MA
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Devens, MA 01434
Forge Health is your vital source for mental health and substance use care. We help people from all walks of life reclaim their lives by providing comprehensive outpatient care that’s convenient to access, affordable to use, and customized to the unique needs of each individual. We're a mission-driven company dedicated to delivering the highest quality affordable, accessible, and effective “one-stop-shop” mental health and substance use care to individuals, families, and communities in need. Forge Health is also proud to provide specialized care programs designed to address the unique culture, preferences, and values of veterans and first responders, cancer patients, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Forge Health is your vital source for mental health and substance use care. We help people from all walks of life reclaim their lives by providing comprehensive outpatient care that’s convenient to access, affordable to use, and customized to the unique needs of each individual. We're a mission-driven company dedicated to delivering the highest quality affordable, accessible, and effective “one-stop-shop” mental health and substance use care to individuals, families, and communities in need. Forge Health is also proud to provide specialized care programs designed to address the unique culture, preferences, and values of veterans and first responders, cancer patients, and the LGBTQ+ community.
(603) 952-3087 View (603) 952-3087
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Acera Health - Mental Health Outpatient Programs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Groton, MA 01450
At Acera Health, we believe that change is possible for everyone. No matter what challenges you're facing, we'll be there to support you. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
At Acera Health, we believe that change is possible for everyone. No matter what challenges you're facing, we'll be there to support you. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
(949) 997-1284 View (949) 997-1284
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Advocates Community Counseling
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Harvard, MA 01451
We support adults, children, and families coping with life’s ups and downs. For more than 30 years, Advocates Community Counseling has served as a safety net for people experiencing difficulties in life. Whether it's support during a difficult time, help coping with the stresses of everyday life, or treatment for addiction and mental health issues, our counselors, clinical nurses, and psychiatrists are here for you.
We support adults, children, and families coping with life’s ups and downs. For more than 30 years, Advocates Community Counseling has served as a safety net for people experiencing difficulties in life. Whether it's support during a difficult time, help coping with the stresses of everyday life, or treatment for addiction and mental health issues, our counselors, clinical nurses, and psychiatrists are here for you.
(978) 772-1846 View (978) 772-1846

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Woburn Addiction Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Woburn, MA 01801
At Woburn Addiction Treatment, we serve individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds but share a common need for comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care. Many of our clients face conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, requiring specialized therapeutic interventions, including both individual and group therapy, to address their unique mental health needs. Others struggle with addiction to substances such as alcohol, opioids, prescription medications, or illicit drugs, needing a structured recovery program that integrates the 12-step philosophy with evidence-based treatment methods. A significant number of our clients have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, requiring a coordinated approach that addresses both aspects simultaneously to achieve effective and sustainable recovery. A key aspect of our approach is maintaining a client-to-staff ratio that ensures a remarkable level of individualized and attentive support. Woburn Addiction Treatment is dedicated to meeting each client's unique needs, guiding them toward a healthier, more balanced life.
At Woburn Addiction Treatment, we serve individuals struggling with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds but share a common need for comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care. Many of our clients face conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, requiring specialized therapeutic interventions, including both individual and group therapy, to address their unique mental health needs. Others struggle with addiction to substances such as alcohol, opioids, prescription medications, or illicit drugs, needing a structured recovery program that integrates the 12-step philosophy with evidence-based treatment methods. A significant number of our clients have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, requiring a coordinated approach that addresses both aspects simultaneously to achieve effective and sustainable recovery. A key aspect of our approach is maintaining a client-to-staff ratio that ensures a remarkable level of individualized and attentive support. Woburn Addiction Treatment is dedicated to meeting each client's unique needs, guiding them toward a healthier, more balanced life.
(781) 734-6690 View (781) 734-6690
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Cambridge Biotherapies
Treatment Center, MD
Not Verified Not Verified
Amherst, MA 01002
Cambridge Biotherapies is committed to helping people find relief from depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and OCD. We offer treatments in a safe, private, and comfortable setting with highly qualified and supportive staff. We maintain exemplary medical standards and incorporate developments from the most current research in a never-ending quest to improve our outcomes.
Cambridge Biotherapies is committed to helping people find relief from depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and OCD. We offer treatments in a safe, private, and comfortable setting with highly qualified and supportive staff. We maintain exemplary medical standards and incorporate developments from the most current research in a never-ending quest to improve our outcomes.
(413) 402-6794 View (413) 402-6794
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Dana Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Hanover, MA 02339
Dana Behavioral Health provides a multidisciplinary approach to behavioral health care. For over 30 years, we have treated children, adolescents, adults, and older adults providing group, couple, and individual psychotherapy; medication management; TMS Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Music Therapy, Nutrition & Wellness, and neuropsychological testing. Our clinicians have expertise in treating anxiety, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and other mental illness and psychiatric disorders. We accept both in-person and Telehealth appointments.
Dana Behavioral Health provides a multidisciplinary approach to behavioral health care. For over 30 years, we have treated children, adolescents, adults, and older adults providing group, couple, and individual psychotherapy; medication management; TMS Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Music Therapy, Nutrition & Wellness, and neuropsychological testing. Our clinicians have expertise in treating anxiety, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and other mental illness and psychiatric disorders. We accept both in-person and Telehealth appointments.
(781) 590-3525 View (781) 590-3525
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McLean Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Cambridge, MA 02138
The McLean Hospital Child Outpatient Clinic, located on the campus of the Sancta Maria Nursing Facility in Cambridge, provides compassionate, patient-centered care to children and teens and their families. We offer several approaches to psychiatric care for youth struggling with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, bipolar disorder, phobias, and executive dysfunction.
The McLean Hospital Child Outpatient Clinic, located on the campus of the Sancta Maria Nursing Facility in Cambridge, provides compassionate, patient-centered care to children and teens and their families. We offer several approaches to psychiatric care for youth struggling with anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, bipolar disorder, phobias, and executive dysfunction.
(857) 855-9464 View (857) 855-9464
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Washburn House
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Worcester, MA 01603
At the Washburn House addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, we strive to provide a higher level of care. Our vision includes constantly enhancing and perfecting our techniques to provide our clients with the best therapeutic options possible. Through a close knit community of staff, residents, and family, we can build a brand new life for our clients.
At the Washburn House addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, we strive to provide a higher level of care. Our vision includes constantly enhancing and perfecting our techniques to provide our clients with the best therapeutic options possible. Through a close knit community of staff, residents, and family, we can build a brand new life for our clients.
(508) 859-9178 View (508) 859-9178
North Shore Counseling Center, Inc
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Beverly, MA 01915
North Shore Counseling Center seeks to provide high quality behavioral health services with an emphasis on compassionate and evidence-based best practices. We serve individuals, couples, families and organizations in a supportive therapeutic environment with our dedicated interdisciplinary staff. We are committed to meeting the changing needs of our community through personalized care.
North Shore Counseling Center seeks to provide high quality behavioral health services with an emphasis on compassionate and evidence-based best practices. We serve individuals, couples, families and organizations in a supportive therapeutic environment with our dedicated interdisciplinary staff. We are committed to meeting the changing needs of our community through personalized care.
(978) 922-2280 View (978) 922-2280
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The Rested Mind LLC
Treatment Center, APRN-BC, LMHC, MBA, MS, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Hingham, MA 02043
Susan Long is a Master prepared licensed therapist as well as a board certified Psychiatric Nurse practitioner. She is the owner of The Rested Mind and founded it in 2010 to serve the South Shore Massachusetts area. We have a relationship with the Archdiocese of Boston and provides services to abuse survivors. We are also honored to see active duty military and veterans ( Tricare Accepted) as well as Police, Fire and First responders. The practice was originally started for children but we expanded our services and now sees patients up to age 65 ( no medicare/medicaid). We have about 14 providers and can address a wide variety of issues. You DO NOT need change your therapist to get medication services from us as we believe comfort with a provider is important. We are open 9am in the morning until 10pm at night Mon-Thursday, Friday 10am to 4pm and Sundays 10am to 6pm to accommodate those who cannot leave work during normal business hours. We are closed Saturdays.
Susan Long is a Master prepared licensed therapist as well as a board certified Psychiatric Nurse practitioner. She is the owner of The Rested Mind and founded it in 2010 to serve the South Shore Massachusetts area. We have a relationship with the Archdiocese of Boston and provides services to abuse survivors. We are also honored to see active duty military and veterans ( Tricare Accepted) as well as Police, Fire and First responders. The practice was originally started for children but we expanded our services and now sees patients up to age 65 ( no medicare/medicaid). We have about 14 providers and can address a wide variety of issues. You DO NOT need change your therapist to get medication services from us as we believe comfort with a provider is important. We are open 9am in the morning until 10pm at night Mon-Thursday, Friday 10am to 4pm and Sundays 10am to 6pm to accommodate those who cannot leave work during normal business hours. We are closed Saturdays.
(781) 815-4334 View (781) 815-4334
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PSYCHe, PLLC
Treatment Center, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boston, MA 02110
We are expert therapists finding expert therapists for our clients. Our job is to pair you with YOUR perfect therapist. We have several Psychologists and Counselors in multiple states in our network that we hand selected. Whether it's one-on-one therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy, we can help. Let us do the hard work that a directory can't do.
We are expert therapists finding expert therapists for our clients. Our job is to pair you with YOUR perfect therapist. We have several Psychologists and Counselors in multiple states in our network that we hand selected. Whether it's one-on-one therapy, couples therapy, or family therapy, we can help. Let us do the hard work that a directory can't do.
(615) 933-2637 View (615) 933-2637
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Community Services Institute
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01103
Community Services Institute is committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to clients of all ages. We understand that individuals and families may face various challenges in their lives, and we strive to provide effective therapeutic interventions to support their physical and emotional well-being. Our services include family therapy, marriage counseling, child/teen therapy, and geriatric counseling. Through family therapy, we help families improve their communication skills and strengthen their relationships. Our marriage counseling services aim to enhance marital relationships and resolve conflicts. With a focus on child and teen therapy, we help them overcome their emotional and behavioral difficulties, and improve their overall development and well-being. We understand that our clients may face various issues and have different needs, such as social anxiety and communication skills challenges. Therefore, we offer tailored interventions to address the specific concerns of each client. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, where clients can feel comfortable and confident in sharing their experiences.
Community Services Institute is committed to providing comprehensive mental health services to clients of all ages. We understand that individuals and families may face various challenges in their lives, and we strive to provide effective therapeutic interventions to support their physical and emotional well-being. Our services include family therapy, marriage counseling, child/teen therapy, and geriatric counseling. Through family therapy, we help families improve their communication skills and strengthen their relationships. Our marriage counseling services aim to enhance marital relationships and resolve conflicts. With a focus on child and teen therapy, we help them overcome their emotional and behavioral difficulties, and improve their overall development and well-being. We understand that our clients may face various issues and have different needs, such as social anxiety and communication skills challenges. Therefore, we offer tailored interventions to address the specific concerns of each client. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, where clients can feel comfortable and confident in sharing their experiences.
(413) 307-4642 View (413) 307-4642
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Greater Boston Addiction Centers - GBAC
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Needham, MA 02494
Anyone struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol needs professional support to heal and recover. Greater Boston Addiction Centers is here to help. Our substance abuse rehab programs provide daytime outpatient and evening intensive outpatient drug treatment programs to help you or your loved one rebuild and restore hope.
Anyone struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol needs professional support to heal and recover. Greater Boston Addiction Centers is here to help. Our substance abuse rehab programs provide daytime outpatient and evening intensive outpatient drug treatment programs to help you or your loved one rebuild and restore hope.
(508) 392-5279 View (508) 392-5279
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Emory Recovery Center Drug Rehab Massachusetts
Treatment Center, DT, IOP, OP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Attleboro, MA 02703
Emory Recovery Center is a Massachusetts drug and alcohol rehab center that offers outpatient counseling for mental health and substance abuse related issues. We offer evidenced based practice addiction and alcoholism treatment for those seeking help in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use disorder or dual diagnosis issues, Emory Recovery Center is here to help. Our comprehensive treatment model serves all our patients at an individual level depending on need and acuity.
Emory Recovery Center is a Massachusetts drug and alcohol rehab center that offers outpatient counseling for mental health and substance abuse related issues. We offer evidenced based practice addiction and alcoholism treatment for those seeking help in the Massachusetts and Rhode Island areas. If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use disorder or dual diagnosis issues, Emory Recovery Center is here to help. Our comprehensive treatment model serves all our patients at an individual level depending on need and acuity.
(508) 645-8928 View (508) 645-8928
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Spring Advanced Mental Health Treatment Program
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Boston, MA 02118
Silver Spring residential treatment was uniquely created to provide integrative, holistic mental health treatment to adults in a home like environment. We provide the highest quality assessment, diagnosis, stabilization and treatment for adults with psychiatric issues. Psychiatric issues in adults can sometimes be complex and can result from a mix of medical, neurological and even chronic pain. Therefore, our medical team includes a psychiatrist, neurologist, pain management doctor and internist who all work together. We partner with a university to provide advanced cognitive testing, imaging scans and lab tests. We are uniquely licensed to provide cutting edge treatments such as ketamine, TMS and ECT and we offer crisis stabilization. Treatment is provided with kindness, empathy, dignity, and respect. Each treatment plan is designed by our interdisciplinary team and treatment plans evolve during the course of treatment. We reassess and re-evaluate each patient frequently, in order to help them continue to thrive mentally, emotionally and physically.
Silver Spring residential treatment was uniquely created to provide integrative, holistic mental health treatment to adults in a home like environment. We provide the highest quality assessment, diagnosis, stabilization and treatment for adults with psychiatric issues. Psychiatric issues in adults can sometimes be complex and can result from a mix of medical, neurological and even chronic pain. Therefore, our medical team includes a psychiatrist, neurologist, pain management doctor and internist who all work together. We partner with a university to provide advanced cognitive testing, imaging scans and lab tests. We are uniquely licensed to provide cutting edge treatments such as ketamine, TMS and ECT and we offer crisis stabilization. Treatment is provided with kindness, empathy, dignity, and respect. Each treatment plan is designed by our interdisciplinary team and treatment plans evolve during the course of treatment. We reassess and re-evaluate each patient frequently, in order to help them continue to thrive mentally, emotionally and physically.
(562) 512-6340 View (562) 512-6340
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Arbour Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Arbour Hospital has a long history of providing a continuum of quality behavioral health care in the greater Boston area. We serve adolescents and adults experiencing mental health and substance use challenges in an inpatient hospital in Jamaica Plain and two outpatient locations, in Jamaica Plain and Quincy.
Arbour Hospital has a long history of providing a continuum of quality behavioral health care in the greater Boston area. We serve adolescents and adults experiencing mental health and substance use challenges in an inpatient hospital in Jamaica Plain and two outpatient locations, in Jamaica Plain and Quincy.
(617) 819-0548 View (617) 819-0548
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Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Westborough, MA 01581
Our Mental Health Outpatient Programs are designed to provide short-term stabilization and resolution for adolescent and adult individuals suffering from a crisis or exacerbation of their psychiatric condition. Our programs allow you to receive treatment while still maintaining an active and independent lifestyle at school, work, or in the community at large. Our goal is to help you get back to living your life as quickly and productively as possible. We assist in aftercare arrangements to set you up for success
Our Mental Health Outpatient Programs are designed to provide short-term stabilization and resolution for adolescent and adult individuals suffering from a crisis or exacerbation of their psychiatric condition. Our programs allow you to receive treatment while still maintaining an active and independent lifestyle at school, work, or in the community at large. Our goal is to help you get back to living your life as quickly and productively as possible. We assist in aftercare arrangements to set you up for success
(508) 504-9569 View (508) 504-9569
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Clear Steps Recovery-New Hampshire & Massachusetts
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492
Conveniently located in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Clear Steps Recovery is a short drive away from Boston, the Beach, or the White Mountains. At Clear Steps Recovery, our team of compassionate professionals offers you and your loved ones a unique, health-based, intimate approach, ultimately providing you with a clear pathway to successful, long-term recovery. Health realization is a treatment program based on the principle that individuals have an innate capacity for health and well-being. This means the program is designed to empower individuals to tap into their inner resources to achieve sobriety and recovery. The program is based on the latest research in psychology and addiction recovery. Some of the benefits of the health realization program include empowering individuals to harness their own inner resources, addressing the underlying causes of addiction, offering a non-judgmental and supportive environment, creating a customized treatment plan for everyone, and providing a robust support network.
Conveniently located in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Clear Steps Recovery is a short drive away from Boston, the Beach, or the White Mountains. At Clear Steps Recovery, our team of compassionate professionals offers you and your loved ones a unique, health-based, intimate approach, ultimately providing you with a clear pathway to successful, long-term recovery. Health realization is a treatment program based on the principle that individuals have an innate capacity for health and well-being. This means the program is designed to empower individuals to tap into their inner resources to achieve sobriety and recovery. The program is based on the latest research in psychology and addiction recovery. Some of the benefits of the health realization program include empowering individuals to harness their own inner resources, addressing the underlying causes of addiction, offering a non-judgmental and supportive environment, creating a customized treatment plan for everyone, and providing a robust support network.
(866) 561-3791 View (866) 561-3791
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Massachusetts Center for Addiction
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Quincy, MA 02169
Welcome to Massachusetts Center for Addiction, where we provide comprehensive and individualized care for those struggling with addiction, alcoholism, and mental health issues. Our team of medical professionals, therapists, and counselors specializes in outpatient treatment, dual diagnosis, medication-assisted treatment, and partial hospitalization. We understand that every individual's journey to recovery is unique, and we work closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets their needs. Our goal is to provide the support and resources necessary for individuals to overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery. If you or a loved one need addiction treatment, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey toward healing and wellness.
Welcome to Massachusetts Center for Addiction, where we provide comprehensive and individualized care for those struggling with addiction, alcoholism, and mental health issues. Our team of medical professionals, therapists, and counselors specializes in outpatient treatment, dual diagnosis, medication-assisted treatment, and partial hospitalization. We understand that every individual's journey to recovery is unique, and we work closely with each patient to develop a personalized treatment plan that meets their needs. Our goal is to provide the support and resources necessary for individuals to overcome addiction and achieve long-term recovery. If you or a loved one need addiction treatment, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey toward healing and wellness.
(339) 300-8958 View (339) 300-8958
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Atlantic Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Wilmington, MA 01887
Atlantic Mental Health, Inc., dba Atlantic Behavioral Health is a premier, local mental and behavioral health clinic in Wilmington, Massachusetts right off of Route 93's Concord Street exit. Atlantic provides medication management and outpatient services to clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, bi-polar, mood and personality disorders. We also treat those who suffer from gambling or sports betting addiction. Atlantic provides individual, group, couples and family counseling as well as medication management. We provide in person and Telehealth care for those in Massachusetts. Call today to get your admission started, our number is 978-315-1011
Atlantic Mental Health, Inc., dba Atlantic Behavioral Health is a premier, local mental and behavioral health clinic in Wilmington, Massachusetts right off of Route 93's Concord Street exit. Atlantic provides medication management and outpatient services to clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, bi-polar, mood and personality disorders. We also treat those who suffer from gambling or sports betting addiction. Atlantic provides individual, group, couples and family counseling as well as medication management. We provide in person and Telehealth care for those in Massachusetts. Call today to get your admission started, our number is 978-315-1011
(978) 645-4088 View (978) 645-4088

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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.