Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers in Minneapolis, MN
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 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 Arubah, our mission is to make mental health services available to all. We work to partner with agencies that are in need of mental health services for their clientele. We also seek to provide integrative services, often offering services in-home or in the community as needed. Our professionals dedicate and invest time and energy into holistic care of the client. We collaborate with other professionals and providers to ensure that all our client's needs are met. Lastly, we build a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for your needs, and then take you through the process at our own pace.
At Arubah, our mission is to make mental health services available to all. We work to partner with agencies that are in need of mental health services for their clientele. We also seek to provide integrative services, often offering services in-home or in the community as needed. Our professionals dedicate and invest time and energy into holistic care of the client. We collaborate with other professionals and providers to ensure that all our client's needs are met. Lastly, we build a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for your needs, and then take you through the process at our own pace.
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Since 1980, Associated Clinic of Psychology has been known throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin as a leader in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental health issues. ACP is committed to providing a comprehensive suite of mental health services, a single source for all of your mental healthcare needs. With over 200 clinicians, ACP provides: Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Group Counseling (including DBT), Medication Management, Individual Counseling, Testing, ARMHS and CTSS, Consulting, Workshops and Training.
Since 1980, Associated Clinic of Psychology has been known throughout Minnesota and Western Wisconsin as a leader in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental health issues. ACP is committed to providing a comprehensive suite of mental health services, a single source for all of your mental healthcare needs. With over 200 clinicians, ACP provides: Individual Psychotherapy, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Group Counseling (including DBT), Medication Management, Individual Counseling, Testing, ARMHS and CTSS, Consulting, Workshops and Training.
Center for Families (CFF), a valued member of the Newport Healthcare family of programs, provides guidance, awareness, and education for families in local communities around mental health and substance use struggles. We lead teens ages 13-17 and families to sustainable healing through a continuum of care that includes our Therapeutic Day Program/PHP, Intensive Outpatient Program, and outpatient services. In CFF’s treatment programs, teens begin to build strong relationships, learn and practice healthy coping skills, grow their personal self-worth, and reestablish trust and communication with themselves and their loved ones. Our approach blends behavioral and medical treatment (integrated care) and provides both clinical and experiential modalities (integrative care). Each of our treatment programs encompasses evidence-based and solutions-focused components. Through support groups, clinical therapy, and psychoeducation, we involve the entire family in the healing journey - creating connection, cultivating compassion, igniting hope, and generating lasting change.
Center for Families (CFF), a valued member of the Newport Healthcare family of programs, provides guidance, awareness, and education for families in local communities around mental health and substance use struggles. We lead teens ages 13-17 and families to sustainable healing through a continuum of care that includes our Therapeutic Day Program/PHP, Intensive Outpatient Program, and outpatient services. In CFF’s treatment programs, teens begin to build strong relationships, learn and practice healthy coping skills, grow their personal self-worth, and reestablish trust and communication with themselves and their loved ones. Our approach blends behavioral and medical treatment (integrated care) and provides both clinical and experiential modalities (integrative care). Each of our treatment programs encompasses evidence-based and solutions-focused components. Through support groups, clinical therapy, and psychoeducation, we involve the entire family in the healing journey - creating connection, cultivating compassion, igniting hope, and generating lasting change.
Lowry Hill Psychotherapy and Assessment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55403
LH-PAC is an outpatient therapy and assessment center located in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological assessments. Our clinicians have a variety of clinical orientations and modalities of treatment.
LH-PAC is an outpatient therapy and assessment center located in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy as well as psychological assessments. Our clinicians have a variety of clinical orientations and modalities of treatment.
Cultivate Counseling and Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55413
At Cultivate Counseling and Wellness, we believe in offering feminist, gender-and-sexuality-affirming, health-at-every-size, non-diet, anti-racist, mental health services for every body. The providers at Cultivate have a particular passion for working with adolescents and young-adults/college-age clients, and bridging the gap between higher levels of care and real-life experiences like sharing a living space, grocery shopping, and keeping a budget. We specialize in age-appropriate guidance for those balancing mental health concerns with their first steps into adulthood. We believe that a good therapeutic relationship can be an anchor through these uncertain times, and are honored to hold space for our clients as they grow.
At Cultivate Counseling and Wellness, we believe in offering feminist, gender-and-sexuality-affirming, health-at-every-size, non-diet, anti-racist, mental health services for every body. The providers at Cultivate have a particular passion for working with adolescents and young-adults/college-age clients, and bridging the gap between higher levels of care and real-life experiences like sharing a living space, grocery shopping, and keeping a budget. We specialize in age-appropriate guidance for those balancing mental health concerns with their first steps into adulthood. We believe that a good therapeutic relationship can be an anchor through these uncertain times, and are honored to hold space for our clients as they grow.
VNCenter is a non-profit org dedicated to enabling individuals with multiple disabilities to live productive and fulfilling lives through an approach that addresses the mind, body, & spirit. Our programs include behavioral health services with a focus on substance abuse and supportive housing for people with cognitive disabilities, and we meet the complex needs of individuals with disabilities seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. Our program is designed for: Those who can benefit from a slower-paced, more individually-focused program. People living with disabilities such as brain injury, developmental disability and/or physical disabilities. Individuals dealing with simultaneous mental illnesses. Those who have had difficulty succeeding in traditional SUD treatment programs or those who have relapsed and need a new approach. We treat co-occurring disorders and offer fully integrated mental health services with licensed mental health professionals, & an in-house psychologist and psychiatrist. Situated 20 miles west of Minneapolis, Vinland's main campus encompasses 178 acres of restored prairie land, woods and shoreline in a rural setting located 9 miles west of Wayzata.
VNCenter is a non-profit org dedicated to enabling individuals with multiple disabilities to live productive and fulfilling lives through an approach that addresses the mind, body, & spirit. Our programs include behavioral health services with a focus on substance abuse and supportive housing for people with cognitive disabilities, and we meet the complex needs of individuals with disabilities seeking treatment for drug and alcohol abuse. Our program is designed for: Those who can benefit from a slower-paced, more individually-focused program. People living with disabilities such as brain injury, developmental disability and/or physical disabilities. Individuals dealing with simultaneous mental illnesses. Those who have had difficulty succeeding in traditional SUD treatment programs or those who have relapsed and need a new approach. We treat co-occurring disorders and offer fully integrated mental health services with licensed mental health professionals, & an in-house psychologist and psychiatrist. Situated 20 miles west of Minneapolis, Vinland's main campus encompasses 178 acres of restored prairie land, woods and shoreline in a rural setting located 9 miles west of Wayzata.
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Founded in 2011, Catalyst Mental Health was started with the goal of serving clients with mental health issues and concerns that don't fit easily into any single box: clients who either have multiple issues occurring simultaneously or who have complex conditions that don't align well with traditional diagnostic definitions. This includes individuals with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, chemical dependency issues, sexual and gender identity issues, compulsive behavior, autism spectrum disorders, attention or focusing problems, relationship or marital conflict, and much more. Catalyst Mental Health is also proud supporter and ally of the LGBT community.
Welcome to Hazelden Betty Ford's St. Paul, Minnesota campus where our treatment programs provide a community of hope and health. Our services include outpatient substance abuse treatment, clinically integrated and supervised sober living, and outpatient mental health services. Our programs address the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of alcohol and drug addiction allowing individuals to return to work and family as they continue to heal.
Welcome to Hazelden Betty Ford's St. Paul, Minnesota campus where our treatment programs provide a community of hope and health. Our services include outpatient substance abuse treatment, clinically integrated and supervised sober living, and outpatient mental health services. Our programs address the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of alcohol and drug addiction allowing individuals to return to work and family as they continue to heal.
Hazelden Betty Ford Center for Young Adults
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Welcome to Hazelden Betty Ford’s nationally recognized addiction and mental health treatment center for teens and young adults (ages 12-25), specializing in comprehensive residential and outpatient care for co-occurring disorders. Substance abuse issues can be complex to diagnose and treat in adolescence/young adulthood, especially when other mental health challenges like depression, anxiety or ADHD are also in the picture. For example, symptoms of depression can become more severe with substance use and, vice versa, substance use issues can intensify as depression worsens. At Hazelden Betty Ford, multidisciplinary care teams—psychiatrists, nurses, mental health therapists, addiction counselors—work in concert to develop each patient’s personalized treatment plan and effectively address all the complexities, all together. Unlike most other teen/young adult dual diagnosis rehab centers, our psychiatrists, medical staff and counselors are on site to provide continuous care and address needs as they arise. And, as a national center for behavioral health, we offer services and support for your whole family’s well-being because we understand that families heal and grow best together.
Welcome to Hazelden Betty Ford’s nationally recognized addiction and mental health treatment center for teens and young adults (ages 12-25), specializing in comprehensive residential and outpatient care for co-occurring disorders. Substance abuse issues can be complex to diagnose and treat in adolescence/young adulthood, especially when other mental health challenges like depression, anxiety or ADHD are also in the picture. For example, symptoms of depression can become more severe with substance use and, vice versa, substance use issues can intensify as depression worsens. At Hazelden Betty Ford, multidisciplinary care teams—psychiatrists, nurses, mental health therapists, addiction counselors—work in concert to develop each patient’s personalized treatment plan and effectively address all the complexities, all together. Unlike most other teen/young adult dual diagnosis rehab centers, our psychiatrists, medical staff and counselors are on site to provide continuous care and address needs as they arise. And, as a national center for behavioral health, we offer services and support for your whole family’s well-being because we understand that families heal and grow best together.
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Welcome to Hazelden Betty Ford’s headquarter campus in Center City, Minnesota, specializing in comprehensive residential and outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, trauma or anxiety. The goal of treatment is to stabilize your health and equip you with the skills, resources and support you need to build and thrive in long-term recovery. At Hazelden Betty Ford, a multidisciplinary team—psychiatrists, nurses, mental health therapists, addiction counselors—works in concert to develop your personalized treatment plan and synchronize all aspects of your care. Unlike most other treatment centers, our psychiatrists, medical staff and counselors are available on site to provide continuous care and address your rehab needs as they arise. We also provide services, resources and support for your whole family’s well-being because we understand that families heal and grow best together.
Welcome to Hazelden Betty Ford’s headquarter campus in Center City, Minnesota, specializing in comprehensive residential and outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, trauma or anxiety. The goal of treatment is to stabilize your health and equip you with the skills, resources and support you need to build and thrive in long-term recovery. At Hazelden Betty Ford, a multidisciplinary team—psychiatrists, nurses, mental health therapists, addiction counselors—works in concert to develop your personalized treatment plan and synchronize all aspects of your care. Unlike most other treatment centers, our psychiatrists, medical staff and counselors are available on site to provide continuous care and address your rehab needs as they arise. We also provide services, resources and support for your whole family’s well-being because we understand that families heal and grow best together.
Nystrom & Associates provides therapy, psychiatry, and community-based programs to help adults, children, couples, and families struggling with their mental health. We have 60+ locations throughout Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Our team of 1,000+ clinical providers are here to help you find the right care plan. We work with every health plan to ensure we cover your needs.
Nystrom & Associates provides therapy, psychiatry, and community-based programs to help adults, children, couples, and families struggling with their mental health. We have 60+ locations throughout Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Our team of 1,000+ clinical providers are here to help you find the right care plan. We work with every health plan to ensure we cover your needs.
At Rogers Behavioral Health, we’ve been helping people find a path to recovery for more than 110 years. We’re here to do the same today by providing effective treatment and compassionate care for each patient and family entering our doors. Because together, we can not only face the challenges of mental illness and addiction, we can help you rise above them. By working closely with patients and families, our multidisciplinary teams, led by board-certified psychiatrists, develop a personalized treatment plan with clinically effective therapies for addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, and trauma recovery. Rogers offers inpatient and residential care in Wisconsin, as well as intensive outpatient care in a growing number of communities nationwide.
At Rogers Behavioral Health, we’ve been helping people find a path to recovery for more than 110 years. We’re here to do the same today by providing effective treatment and compassionate care for each patient and family entering our doors. Because together, we can not only face the challenges of mental illness and addiction, we can help you rise above them. By working closely with patients and families, our multidisciplinary teams, led by board-certified psychiatrists, develop a personalized treatment plan with clinically effective therapies for addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, and trauma recovery. Rogers offers inpatient and residential care in Wisconsin, as well as intensive outpatient care in a growing number of communities nationwide.
Mental health challenges can make simple things feel hard, and hard things feel impossible. At The Remedy, we promise to meet you wherever you are on your care journey with forward-thinking treatments that offer relief for a range of mental health conditions. We bring together expert guidance, compassionate service, and personalized support in one place, for one reason: To improve the quality of your life.
Mental health challenges can make simple things feel hard, and hard things feel impossible. At The Remedy, we promise to meet you wherever you are on your care journey with forward-thinking treatments that offer relief for a range of mental health conditions. We bring together expert guidance, compassionate service, and personalized support in one place, for one reason: To improve the quality of your life.
Solara Veterans Psychological Program
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Premier Veterans exclusive Psychological Treatment Program treating Veteran specific, as well as broad spectrum psychiatric disorders. Are you a Veteran suffering from PTSD, general anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline personality disorder, depression, suicidal thinking, anxiety, schizophrenia, or any other mental illness? Has a life without purpose or fulfillment become almost unbearable to you? You are not alone, and most importantly, there is hope for successful and lasting healing - we observe this success every day in our Veterans. We are an unparalleled and Veteran exclusive, both in-residence and outpatient psychiatric treatment program in beautiful Pacific Beach. We are a team of highly experienced, professional psychiatric treatment providers with expertise with Veteran issues. We treat with absolute honor, integrity, and compassionate respect. Get the help and care you need and deserve in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. Please don't suffer any longer - Call now to start healing. 844.600.9747 JCAHO accredited at the highest level. Consistently in the 'Top Rated' treatment programs.
Premier Veterans exclusive Psychological Treatment Program treating Veteran specific, as well as broad spectrum psychiatric disorders. Are you a Veteran suffering from PTSD, general anxiety, depression, trauma, borderline personality disorder, depression, suicidal thinking, anxiety, schizophrenia, or any other mental illness? Has a life without purpose or fulfillment become almost unbearable to you? You are not alone, and most importantly, there is hope for successful and lasting healing - we observe this success every day in our Veterans. We are an unparalleled and Veteran exclusive, both in-residence and outpatient psychiatric treatment program in beautiful Pacific Beach. We are a team of highly experienced, professional psychiatric treatment providers with expertise with Veteran issues. We treat with absolute honor, integrity, and compassionate respect. Get the help and care you need and deserve in a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. Please don't suffer any longer - Call now to start healing. 844.600.9747 JCAHO accredited at the highest level. Consistently in the 'Top Rated' treatment programs.
Our full continuum of care allows us to provide treatment that meets the needs of each unique young adult—whether they are stepping down from a residential program, require a higher level of care, or are seeking ongoing structure and community through outpatient programming. Newport Institute has residential and outpatient locations around the country, in order to give as many young adults and families as possible access to the treatment they need to thrive. We provide industry-leading residential care, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with flexible schedules, all accredited by the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. In addition, Newport Institute offers continuing connection once a patient leaves our care, through virtual sessions providing ongoing support for both teens and parents; and through our robust Alumni program, which keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups.
Our full continuum of care allows us to provide treatment that meets the needs of each unique young adult—whether they are stepping down from a residential program, require a higher level of care, or are seeking ongoing structure and community through outpatient programming. Newport Institute has residential and outpatient locations around the country, in order to give as many young adults and families as possible access to the treatment they need to thrive. We provide industry-leading residential care, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and outpatient services with flexible schedules, all accredited by the Joint Commission for Behavioral Healthcare, the nation’s most respected healthcare accreditation body. In addition, Newport Institute offers continuing connection once a patient leaves our care, through virtual sessions providing ongoing support for both teens and parents; and through our robust Alumni program, which keeps former clients connected through online and in-person events and support groups.
Transcend Recovery Community - Venice
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Transcend is an organization that asks you - what do you want to do with your life? Transcend Recovery Community has been helping clients build new lives in the Los Angeles recovery community since opening its first sober living in 2008. With six sober living homes located throughout the most desirable areas of Los Angeles, such as Santa Monica and Brentwood, Transcend allows men and women to become part of a recovery network like no other sober living can. In addition to our Los Angeles locations, we also have sober living homes in Manhattan, New York and Houston, Texas. When a client enters any one of our homes, they are joining our entire community. At Transcend you are not alone. Give one of our intake specialists a call to learn more about becoming a part of our recovery community.
Transcend is an organization that asks you - what do you want to do with your life? Transcend Recovery Community has been helping clients build new lives in the Los Angeles recovery community since opening its first sober living in 2008. With six sober living homes located throughout the most desirable areas of Los Angeles, such as Santa Monica and Brentwood, Transcend allows men and women to become part of a recovery network like no other sober living can. In addition to our Los Angeles locations, we also have sober living homes in Manhattan, New York and Houston, Texas. When a client enters any one of our homes, they are joining our entire community. At Transcend you are not alone. Give one of our intake specialists a call to learn more about becoming a part of our recovery community.
Newport Institute provides mental health treatment to young adults ages 18–27, guiding them from self-destruction to self-esteem and resilience, by identifying and healing the underlying issues that cause maladaptive behaviors. Based in compassion and founded on clinical excellence, our integrated, comprehensive approach to care addresses all aspects of an emerging adult’s life—setting the stage for autonomy and self-empowerment. At Newport Institute, every client receives care that focuses not just on their immediate physiological needs, but also on the underlying psychological issues that catalyze what is being seen on the surface. Through a team of industry experts, Newport Institute provides compassionate and effective healing centers that address the specific needs of young adults. Using proven modalities and applying innovative treatment approaches, our results-driven programs empower young people to reach their full potential. We recognize in every individual the inherent desire for meaning, purpose, and belonging, and our programs provide the skill sets needed to move from self-defeating behaviors to a thriving life.
Newport Institute provides mental health treatment to young adults ages 18–27, guiding them from self-destruction to self-esteem and resilience, by identifying and healing the underlying issues that cause maladaptive behaviors. Based in compassion and founded on clinical excellence, our integrated, comprehensive approach to care addresses all aspects of an emerging adult’s life—setting the stage for autonomy and self-empowerment. At Newport Institute, every client receives care that focuses not just on their immediate physiological needs, but also on the underlying psychological issues that catalyze what is being seen on the surface. Through a team of industry experts, Newport Institute provides compassionate and effective healing centers that address the specific needs of young adults. Using proven modalities and applying innovative treatment approaches, our results-driven programs empower young people to reach their full potential. We recognize in every individual the inherent desire for meaning, purpose, and belonging, and our programs provide the skill sets needed to move from self-defeating behaviors to a thriving life.
At Abria Recovery, we are more than a treatment center; we are your dedicated partners in the journey to lasting recovery and mental well-being. We understand that the path to healing from addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders can be challenging, affecting individuals of all backgrounds and ages. You don’t have to walk it alone. Our comprehensive programs are designed to provide support, guidance, and a safe haven for individuals aged 18 and older who are ready to take control of their lives and build a brighter, healthier future. Situated in the heart of Burnsville, Dakota County, our center is dedicated to helping you or your loved ones find the strength and resources needed to overcome these hurdles.
At Abria Recovery, we are more than a treatment center; we are your dedicated partners in the journey to lasting recovery and mental well-being. We understand that the path to healing from addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders can be challenging, affecting individuals of all backgrounds and ages. You don’t have to walk it alone. Our comprehensive programs are designed to provide support, guidance, and a safe haven for individuals aged 18 and older who are ready to take control of their lives and build a brighter, healthier future. Situated in the heart of Burnsville, Dakota County, our center is dedicated to helping you or your loved ones find the strength and resources needed to overcome these hurdles.
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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.