Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers in Raleigh, NC

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Certus Psychiatry and Integrated Care
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27607
Certus is Latin for determined. At Certus Psychiatric & Integrated Care in Raleigh, we are determined to help our patients emotionally and physically to achieve balance by being active participants in their own care. At Certus, we are a "stigma-free zone." You can come to us with peace of mind in knowing no one will stand in judgment of you. Our primary objectives are to evaluate your symptoms and develop strategies to help put you on a path to recovery and wellness.
Certus is Latin for determined. At Certus Psychiatric & Integrated Care in Raleigh, we are determined to help our patients emotionally and physically to achieve balance by being active participants in their own care. At Certus, we are a "stigma-free zone." You can come to us with peace of mind in knowing no one will stand in judgment of you. Our primary objectives are to evaluate your symptoms and develop strategies to help put you on a path to recovery and wellness.
(984) 223-9185 View (984) 223-9185
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HopeWay
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
HopeWay is a premier accredited residential mental health treatment facility for adults in Charlotte, North Carolina. We offer a continuum of care that includes PHP and IOP in addition to residential services. Our holistic behavioral health home model focuses on complete psychiatric, medical and spiritual wellness with access to full psychiatric diagnostic and assessment services and psychological testing. In addition to traditional and group therapy (CBT based), we also offer integrative therapies including art, music, recreation, horticulture, health & wellness, pet and pastoral care.
HopeWay is a premier accredited residential mental health treatment facility for adults in Charlotte, North Carolina. We offer a continuum of care that includes PHP and IOP in addition to residential services. Our holistic behavioral health home model focuses on complete psychiatric, medical and spiritual wellness with access to full psychiatric diagnostic and assessment services and psychological testing. In addition to traditional and group therapy (CBT based), we also offer integrative therapies including art, music, recreation, horticulture, health & wellness, pet and pastoral care.
(980) 321-0989 View (980) 321-0989
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Triangle Counseling Agency of North Carolina
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
At our practice, we are committed to providing compassionate and tailored support to individuals navigating the challenges of stress and anxiety, life transitions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, mood disorders, career development, ADHD, panic symptoms, relationship concerns, and more. We provide virtual and in-person options, working with individuals, couples, and families. We work with children, teens, and adults accepting private insurance, self-pay, Medicaid, and Medicare.
At our practice, we are committed to providing compassionate and tailored support to individuals navigating the challenges of stress and anxiety, life transitions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, mood disorders, career development, ADHD, panic symptoms, relationship concerns, and more. We provide virtual and in-person options, working with individuals, couples, and families. We work with children, teens, and adults accepting private insurance, self-pay, Medicaid, and Medicare.
(984) 538-4178 x2 View (984) 538-4178 x2
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Mindpath Health - Raleigh
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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Pasadena Villa Outpatient - Raleigh
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27614
Pasadena Villa, one of America's premier residential psychiatric treatment providers for adults with complex psychiatric disorders, has now opened an outpatient center offering Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs. As recognized visionaries in mental health treatment and transitional living services, we offer compassionate, comprehensive, individualized psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care. Pasadena Villa Outpatient Centers specialize in treating adults (18 years or older) who struggle with various mental illnesses including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Our treatment programs provide a supportive environment to discover ways to recognize and manage psychiatric symptoms. We place a strong emphasis on building and practicing new self-management strategies, in real-time to promote independence and autonomy.
Pasadena Villa, one of America's premier residential psychiatric treatment providers for adults with complex psychiatric disorders, has now opened an outpatient center offering Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient programs. As recognized visionaries in mental health treatment and transitional living services, we offer compassionate, comprehensive, individualized psychiatric and psychotherapeutic care. Pasadena Villa Outpatient Centers specialize in treating adults (18 years or older) who struggle with various mental illnesses including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Our treatment programs provide a supportive environment to discover ways to recognize and manage psychiatric symptoms. We place a strong emphasis on building and practicing new self-management strategies, in real-time to promote independence and autonomy.
(919) 297-8967 View (919) 297-8967
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Mindpath Health - Cary
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27603
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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Mindpath Health - Clayton
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27610
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient mental health care, offering in-person and online visits. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy.
(855) 698-1551 View (855) 698-1551
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Welwynn Outpatient Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Like many professionals with successful careers, our founder managed to build a thriving business in spite of being a full-fledged alcoholic. The day finally came for him to face the music and it was a turning point in his life for which he is profoundly grateful. As a result, Welwynn services only executives and professionals who struggle with mental health or alcohol and drug addictions, allowing them to get help in a setting with people to whom they most closely align. His belief is that by coupling the professional peer component with the outpatient element will make a difficult circumstance just a little more palatable and accessible; in the end, leading to a better path for recovery.
Like many professionals with successful careers, our founder managed to build a thriving business in spite of being a full-fledged alcoholic. The day finally came for him to face the music and it was a turning point in his life for which he is profoundly grateful. As a result, Welwynn services only executives and professionals who struggle with mental health or alcohol and drug addictions, allowing them to get help in a setting with people to whom they most closely align. His belief is that by coupling the professional peer component with the outpatient element will make a difficult circumstance just a little more palatable and accessible; in the end, leading to a better path for recovery.
(984) 244-0534 View (984) 244-0534
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Fernandez Community Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Raleigh, NC 27614
Fernandez Community Center offers a range of services including Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Substance Abuse Treatment, Opioid Treatment, and Tailored Care Management. Our mission is to enhance the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by combating stigma and safeguarding the rights of individuals facing mental illness and substance abuse. We are dedicated to fostering therapeutic systems that enhance overall quality of life. Our team strives to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for our clients. Key Staff: Director - Yanet Fernandez Cerda, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, RPT; Psychiatrist - Dr. Eric Mizelle.
Fernandez Community Center offers a range of services including Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Substance Abuse Treatment, Opioid Treatment, and Tailored Care Management. Our mission is to enhance the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by combating stigma and safeguarding the rights of individuals facing mental illness and substance abuse. We are dedicated to fostering therapeutic systems that enhance overall quality of life. Our team strives to create a welcoming and comfortable environment for our clients. Key Staff: Director - Yanet Fernandez Cerda, PhD, LCMHCS, LCAS, RPT; Psychiatrist - Dr. Eric Mizelle.
(919) 694-4151 View (919) 694-4151
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Triangle Springs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27617
Triangle Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population in Raleigh, NC.
Triangle Springs is a leading provider of high-quality behavioral healthcare services. Our engaged and mission-driven team is dedicated to Changing People's Lives through a patient-centric approach to delivering superior outcomes. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide quality, compassionate treatment of mental illness and addiction, offering a broad scope of inpatient and outpatient services for our diverse patient population in Raleigh, NC.
(984) 205-5734 View (984) 205-5734
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Holly Hill Inpatient and Outpatient Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27610
In-person and virtual programming offered! The Pines at Holly Hill Adult (18+) and Adolescent (13-17 years old) Outpatient offers two programs: Partial Hospitalization (Mon-Fri from 8:45am-2:00pm) and Intensive Outpatient: (Mon-Wed-Fri from 8:45am-12:00pm). Led by our Director of Outpatient and staffed with a team of medical professionals (Psychiatrists, Therapists and Registered Nurse), each program uses elements of evidence-based practice such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help patients in need of more supportive treatment. The Pines patients receive medication management while participating in skills-based groups, mindfulness and meditation and expressive arts therapy. Contact us today to speak to a clinician. We are here to help!
In-person and virtual programming offered! The Pines at Holly Hill Adult (18+) and Adolescent (13-17 years old) Outpatient offers two programs: Partial Hospitalization (Mon-Fri from 8:45am-2:00pm) and Intensive Outpatient: (Mon-Wed-Fri from 8:45am-12:00pm). Led by our Director of Outpatient and staffed with a team of medical professionals (Psychiatrists, Therapists and Registered Nurse), each program uses elements of evidence-based practice such as Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help patients in need of more supportive treatment. The Pines patients receive medication management while participating in skills-based groups, mindfulness and meditation and expressive arts therapy. Contact us today to speak to a clinician. We are here to help!
(919) 587-8157 View (919) 587-8157
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Life circumstance, opportunity, experience, early relationships... All of these often plan into which parts of you get the most attention and which parts lie dominate, waiting to be rediscovered. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer objective, non-judgmental and clinical support. Our team is committed to your wellness & we feel tremendously grateful to walk alongside you during this part of your journey.
Life circumstance, opportunity, experience, early relationships... All of these often plan into which parts of you get the most attention and which parts lie dominate, waiting to be rediscovered. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer objective, non-judgmental and clinical support. Our team is committed to your wellness & we feel tremendously grateful to walk alongside you during this part of your journey.
(919) 355-3130 View (919) 355-3130
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New Waters Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
New Waters Recovery offers medically and clinically sophisticated inpatient medical detox services for clients struggling with substance use disorders (alcohol or other substances).
New Waters Recovery offers medically and clinically sophisticated inpatient medical detox services for clients struggling with substance use disorders (alcohol or other substances).
(984) 374-1146 View (984) 374-1146
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Bright Path Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27616
Our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) are designed to be less restrictive, yet intensive treatment services offered to teens (ages 13-18) experiencing significant and serious mental and/or emotional issues. Usually our patients are struggling with suicidal ideation, past suicide attempts, school refusal, social anxiety, intense anxiety and depression symptoms, ADHD, and other co-occurring mental health disorders that inhibit them from being able to engage effectively in multiple areas of their lives. Our clinicians are LGBTQIA+ affirming and familiar with navigating the challenges of engaging teens in their own mental healthcare.
Our adolescent partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP) are designed to be less restrictive, yet intensive treatment services offered to teens (ages 13-18) experiencing significant and serious mental and/or emotional issues. Usually our patients are struggling with suicidal ideation, past suicide attempts, school refusal, social anxiety, intense anxiety and depression symptoms, ADHD, and other co-occurring mental health disorders that inhibit them from being able to engage effectively in multiple areas of their lives. Our clinicians are LGBTQIA+ affirming and familiar with navigating the challenges of engaging teens in their own mental healthcare.
(919) 263-0460 View (919) 263-0460
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Evolve Residential Treatment Centers for Teens
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27610
Evolve offers the highest caliber of evidenced-based care in the nation for children and adolescents 12-17 who are struggling with mental health, substance use, and dual-diagnosis issues. We specialize in children and teens battling depression, anxiety, trauma, high-risk/self-harm behaviors, ADHD, addiction, suicidal ideation, and other emotional/behavioral issues. Our approach emphasizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), along with other evidence-based modalities such as Seeking Safety (Trauma), Relapse Prevention, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and 12-Step support programs. Our residential program includes individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatry, experiential therapies (e.g. equine, surf, art, music, drama, yoga, etc.) and coaching. For out-of-state families, we offer family therapy via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. We also provide daily academic support to keep children and teens on track with school. Our comfortable home setting, combined with our individualized attention, makes us the leading residential treatment center for adolescents in America.
Evolve offers the highest caliber of evidenced-based care in the nation for children and adolescents 12-17 who are struggling with mental health, substance use, and dual-diagnosis issues. We specialize in children and teens battling depression, anxiety, trauma, high-risk/self-harm behaviors, ADHD, addiction, suicidal ideation, and other emotional/behavioral issues. Our approach emphasizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), along with other evidence-based modalities such as Seeking Safety (Trauma), Relapse Prevention, Behavioral Activation, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and 12-Step support programs. Our residential program includes individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatry, experiential therapies (e.g. equine, surf, art, music, drama, yoga, etc.) and coaching. For out-of-state families, we offer family therapy via HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. We also provide daily academic support to keep children and teens on track with school. Our comfortable home setting, combined with our individualized attention, makes us the leading residential treatment center for adolescents in America.
(866) 939-1762 View (866) 939-1762
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Focused Addiction Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27610
For many people, the first step in getting treatment for a substance use disorder in North Carolina is to admit that they have a problem. The second step is to find out what treatment options are at their disposal. You may have determined that your loved one is in need of treatment for a substance use disorder, but there may also be a mental health disorder. You can find treatment for both disorders at the FAR Drug Treatment Centers in North Carolina. FAR serves adults ages 18+ who have a primary Substance Use Disorder diagnosis. If you are not sure what you or your loved one is looking for, contact us and speak with a professional who can help you determine the correct plan of action.
For many people, the first step in getting treatment for a substance use disorder in North Carolina is to admit that they have a problem. The second step is to find out what treatment options are at their disposal. You may have determined that your loved one is in need of treatment for a substance use disorder, but there may also be a mental health disorder. You can find treatment for both disorders at the FAR Drug Treatment Centers in North Carolina. FAR serves adults ages 18+ who have a primary Substance Use Disorder diagnosis. If you are not sure what you or your loved one is looking for, contact us and speak with a professional who can help you determine the correct plan of action.
(910) 659-9565 View (910) 659-9565
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BriteLife Recovery South Carolina
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
At BriteLife South Carolina, we provide innovative, client-focused and evidence-based addiction treatment in residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings. Our world-renowned clinical leaders are committed to providing you with an inspiring healing experience that focuses on your total health and wellness in recovery from addiction and related conditions. In addition to addiction recovery programs, we offer comprehensive co-occurring mental health disorder treatment. Combining data-driven, evidence-based treatment with a fresh, compassionate approach, BriteLife Recovery provides superior and committed care to help those on their journey toward a healthy and successful recovery. We also place great emphasis on empowering our team members by giving them the training and flexibility needed to truly care for and support our clients. Our culture creates a foundation that is built upon communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity—all of which are necessary to craft unique and effective treatment plans that cater to each client’s needs and goals.
At BriteLife South Carolina, we provide innovative, client-focused and evidence-based addiction treatment in residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient settings. Our world-renowned clinical leaders are committed to providing you with an inspiring healing experience that focuses on your total health and wellness in recovery from addiction and related conditions. In addition to addiction recovery programs, we offer comprehensive co-occurring mental health disorder treatment. Combining data-driven, evidence-based treatment with a fresh, compassionate approach, BriteLife Recovery provides superior and committed care to help those on their journey toward a healthy and successful recovery. We also place great emphasis on empowering our team members by giving them the training and flexibility needed to truly care for and support our clients. Our culture creates a foundation that is built upon communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity—all of which are necessary to craft unique and effective treatment plans that cater to each client’s needs and goals.
(843) 428-6951 View (843) 428-6951
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Wilmington Treatment Center - Adult Outpatient
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Raleigh, NC 27610
Wilmington Treatment Center is a premier addiction rehabilitation center located in the beautiful coastal town of Wilmington, North Carolina. We accept patients age 18 and older who are struggling with symptoms of substance use disorders and certain co-occurring mental health concerns. We are dedicated to using an individualized approach to treatment and customize each patient’s treatment plan according to their unique needs and goals. We offer several programming options to meet patients where they are on the journey to healing, including a partial hospitalization program (PHP) that supports patients who need structure without 24-hour supervision. Though many of our PHP patients begin in our detox or residential program, we have some patients who begin treatment at the PHP level. This program typically lasts up to 28 days; however, the actual duration will depend on the personal needs of the patient.
Wilmington Treatment Center is a premier addiction rehabilitation center located in the beautiful coastal town of Wilmington, North Carolina. We accept patients age 18 and older who are struggling with symptoms of substance use disorders and certain co-occurring mental health concerns. We are dedicated to using an individualized approach to treatment and customize each patient’s treatment plan according to their unique needs and goals. We offer several programming options to meet patients where they are on the journey to healing, including a partial hospitalization program (PHP) that supports patients who need structure without 24-hour supervision. Though many of our PHP patients begin in our detox or residential program, we have some patients who begin treatment at the PHP level. This program typically lasts up to 28 days; however, the actual duration will depend on the personal needs of the patient.
(855) 912-6937 View (855) 912-6937
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Thrive Treatment
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
Thrive Treatment℠ is the premier Los Angeles Treatment Center offering the full continuum of care. We offer detox, residential, and outpatient services for addiction and mental health. We employ a multi-modal approach to recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a strong therapeutic relationship with our clients while helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance abuse. In that sense, we view all addictions as dual diagnoses. While many of these underlying issues are visible to clients and their loved ones, there are often other challenging aspects of their inner lives that cannot be seen. Our goal is to help clients identify these problems, believing that insight in these areas is the best way to initiate positive and lasting change. This approach also helps clients minimize the shame that often comes with addiction, developing a sense of self-compassion for their circumstances while learning how to face life’s discomfort with strength and resilience.
Thrive Treatment℠ is the premier Los Angeles Treatment Center offering the full continuum of care. We offer detox, residential, and outpatient services for addiction and mental health. We employ a multi-modal approach to recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a strong therapeutic relationship with our clients while helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance abuse. In that sense, we view all addictions as dual diagnoses. While many of these underlying issues are visible to clients and their loved ones, there are often other challenging aspects of their inner lives that cannot be seen. Our goal is to help clients identify these problems, believing that insight in these areas is the best way to initiate positive and lasting change. This approach also helps clients minimize the shame that often comes with addiction, developing a sense of self-compassion for their circumstances while learning how to face life’s discomfort with strength and resilience.
(424) 329-1897 View (424) 329-1897
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The Ranch Pennsylvania
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
The Ranch offers expert clinical care and a variety of treatment options to address mental health disorders and substance abuse. Through comprehensive residential treatment, with traditional and experiential therapies, clients are able to recover within a safe, accepting space. We offer a variety of treatment programs and therapies to ensure you get the very best care.
The Ranch offers expert clinical care and a variety of treatment options to address mental health disorders and substance abuse. Through comprehensive residential treatment, with traditional and experiential therapies, clients are able to recover within a safe, accepting space. We offer a variety of treatment programs and therapies to ensure you get the very best care.
(501) 222-9907 View (501) 222-9907
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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.