Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers in Columbus, OH
The Hull Institute has specialized in the treatment of eating disorders for over 20 years. We are a private outpatient practice working with individuals of all ages (8-80) and backgrounds with disordered eating or an eating disorder. We have 12 therapists and 5 dietitians, all specially trained in helping people recover from an eating disorder. People who come to us often also have anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma and/or addictions. We will treat all of them together.
The Hull Institute has specialized in the treatment of eating disorders for over 20 years. We are a private outpatient practice working with individuals of all ages (8-80) and backgrounds with disordered eating or an eating disorder. We have 12 therapists and 5 dietitians, all specially trained in helping people recover from an eating disorder. People who come to us often also have anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, trauma and/or addictions. We will treat all of them together.
At New Horizons Recovery Centers we provide outstanding outpatient services to adults struggling with mental health issues or addictions or both. We work with clients who have experienced trauma, who face challenges in their relationships or who struggle to maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle. If anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder are keeping you from living the life you want, or if you find yourself in an endless cycle of addictive behaviors, New Horizons will provide you with the tools to build a better tomorrow. We help you identify and defeat the thoughts that keep you trapped emotionally. We teach skills to change behaviors that are self-defeating and counter productive. We help clients explore and effectively process past trauma or negative life experiences in a gentle and supportive way. We work with clients to improve their communication skills, rebuild damaged relationships and elevate self-esteem. We offer medication management consistent with your mental health or abstinence goals. We help you be the best version of yourself.
At New Horizons Recovery Centers we provide outstanding outpatient services to adults struggling with mental health issues or addictions or both. We work with clients who have experienced trauma, who face challenges in their relationships or who struggle to maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle. If anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder are keeping you from living the life you want, or if you find yourself in an endless cycle of addictive behaviors, New Horizons will provide you with the tools to build a better tomorrow. We help you identify and defeat the thoughts that keep you trapped emotionally. We teach skills to change behaviors that are self-defeating and counter productive. We help clients explore and effectively process past trauma or negative life experiences in a gentle and supportive way. We work with clients to improve their communication skills, rebuild damaged relationships and elevate self-esteem. We offer medication management consistent with your mental health or abstinence goals. We help you be the best version of yourself.
Serenity Behavioral Health Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbus, OH 43215
Serenity Behavioral Health Services provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a holistic approach to each person we serve, embracing a client-centered, and strength-oriented approach. We pride ourselves in embracing an all-inclusive practice, welcoming everyone with total respect to race, religion, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status.
Serenity Behavioral Health Services provides mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a holistic approach to each person we serve, embracing a client-centered, and strength-oriented approach. We pride ourselves in embracing an all-inclusive practice, welcoming everyone with total respect to race, religion, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status.
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions is a treatment provider for individuals with substance use disorders. With our services, we help to remove barriers to treatment and foster success in the form of long-term sobriety. Our current services include: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Program (OP), Medication-Assisted Treatment, Recovery Housing (for those that qualify) and Peer Support. We currently have locations in East Columbus, West Columbus, Marysville, Marion, Lima, Kenton, Lancaster, Newark and Zanesville, Ohio.
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions is a treatment provider for individuals with substance use disorders. With our services, we help to remove barriers to treatment and foster success in the form of long-term sobriety. Our current services include: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Program (OP), Medication-Assisted Treatment, Recovery Housing (for those that qualify) and Peer Support. We currently have locations in East Columbus, West Columbus, Marysville, Marion, Lima, Kenton, Lancaster, Newark and Zanesville, Ohio.
Detox Program | Ohio Hospital of Psychiatry
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Columbus, OH 43223
Withdrawing from drugs or alcohol can be an uncomfortable and scary experience. Sometimes, the fear of experiencing withdrawal symptoms can even prevent people from seeking the care they need. At Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry, we are committed to providing safe and supportive treatment for adults age 18 and older who need inpatient detoxification services. At our treatment center in Columbus, Ohio, we provide a detox program for those who are struggling with addictions to various substances, including alcohol, heroin and other opioids, and benzodiazepines. In our on-site medical detox program, we deliver high-quality medical and therapeutic support to help adults safely rid their bodies of the substances they have been using. This process can help minimize the discomfort of withdrawal and promote patients’ health and physical well-being as they take their next steps toward long-term recovery. Adults usually remain in our detox program for about three days, depending on their needs. At all times, they follow an individualized treatment plan that is designed to support them and help them achieve their recovery goals.
Withdrawing from drugs or alcohol can be an uncomfortable and scary experience. Sometimes, the fear of experiencing withdrawal symptoms can even prevent people from seeking the care they need. At Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry, we are committed to providing safe and supportive treatment for adults age 18 and older who need inpatient detoxification services. At our treatment center in Columbus, Ohio, we provide a detox program for those who are struggling with addictions to various substances, including alcohol, heroin and other opioids, and benzodiazepines. In our on-site medical detox program, we deliver high-quality medical and therapeutic support to help adults safely rid their bodies of the substances they have been using. This process can help minimize the discomfort of withdrawal and promote patients’ health and physical well-being as they take their next steps toward long-term recovery. Adults usually remain in our detox program for about three days, depending on their needs. At all times, they follow an individualized treatment plan that is designed to support them and help them achieve their recovery goals.
Late-Life Depression Treatment | Ohio Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43223
While not a normal part of aging, many senior adults develop late-life depression. As the clinical presentation of late-life depression does vary tremendously from depression at other ages, this mental health disorder can lead to major impairments - including death - in older adults. This is why family and friends must remain vigilant and aware of the symptoms of late-life depression and encourage loved ones to seek treatment immediately. Due to the stresses of older adulthood, late-life depression is often more common than once thought. These stresses may include increased medical conditions, greater levels of disability, grief over the loss of friends and loved ones, and increasing fears over both health and financial security. Unfortunately, many elderly individuals dismiss even the most intense episodes of depression as a normal part of the aging process and do not report their own symptoms or receive proper treatment. With advances in the understanding of depression and its treatment, late-life depression is highly treatable and can lead to improved quality of life and reduction of the severe effects of untreated depression.
While not a normal part of aging, many senior adults develop late-life depression. As the clinical presentation of late-life depression does vary tremendously from depression at other ages, this mental health disorder can lead to major impairments - including death - in older adults. This is why family and friends must remain vigilant and aware of the symptoms of late-life depression and encourage loved ones to seek treatment immediately. Due to the stresses of older adulthood, late-life depression is often more common than once thought. These stresses may include increased medical conditions, greater levels of disability, grief over the loss of friends and loved ones, and increasing fears over both health and financial security. Unfortunately, many elderly individuals dismiss even the most intense episodes of depression as a normal part of the aging process and do not report their own symptoms or receive proper treatment. With advances in the understanding of depression and its treatment, late-life depression is highly treatable and can lead to improved quality of life and reduction of the severe effects of untreated depression.
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health - Adult Inpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43232
At Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, we provide clinically excellent inpatient treatment for adults age 18 and older who are suffering from mental health disorders and co-occurring addictions. The inpatient program, which lasts an average of five to seven days, is a short-term program that can help people stabilize and learn techniques for managing disruptive symptoms. This outcomes-driven program is designed to give patients the opportunity to develop the skills they need to return home or successfully transition to a lower level of care. In a safe and secure environment, individuals who are struggling with acute concerns can receive 24/7 monitoring from an attentive team of experts. Depending on each person’s unique needs, they may participate in a range of evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. We understand the importance of individualized programming, which is why every adult who seeks inpatient treatment with us follows a care plan that is tailored to their needs. At our treatment center, we make it our mission to provide our patients with personalized, comprehensive support as they embark on their healing journeys.
At Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, we provide clinically excellent inpatient treatment for adults age 18 and older who are suffering from mental health disorders and co-occurring addictions. The inpatient program, which lasts an average of five to seven days, is a short-term program that can help people stabilize and learn techniques for managing disruptive symptoms. This outcomes-driven program is designed to give patients the opportunity to develop the skills they need to return home or successfully transition to a lower level of care. In a safe and secure environment, individuals who are struggling with acute concerns can receive 24/7 monitoring from an attentive team of experts. Depending on each person’s unique needs, they may participate in a range of evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. We understand the importance of individualized programming, which is why every adult who seeks inpatient treatment with us follows a care plan that is tailored to their needs. At our treatment center, we make it our mission to provide our patients with personalized, comprehensive support as they embark on their healing journeys.
Columbus Springs East 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. Outpatient services are offered in several convenient locations in Ohio, including Dublin, Columbus, and Pickerington.
Columbus Springs East 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. Outpatient services are offered in several convenient locations in Ohio, including Dublin, Columbus, and Pickerington.
At Providers for Healthy Living, we provide psychiatric medication management, therapy/counseling (individual, couples/marriage, family, group), EMDR, DBT, art therapy, biofeedback, hypnotherapy, genetic testing, psychological testing, and nutrition/weight management services to patients from 3 to 55. If you need quality mental health care, want evidence-based interventions, and would like to be a partner in your own treatment, then Providers for Healthy Living is the right place for you.
At Providers for Healthy Living, we provide psychiatric medication management, therapy/counseling (individual, couples/marriage, family, group), EMDR, DBT, art therapy, biofeedback, hypnotherapy, genetic testing, psychological testing, and nutrition/weight management services to patients from 3 to 55. If you need quality mental health care, want evidence-based interventions, and would like to be a partner in your own treatment, then Providers for Healthy Living is the right place for you.
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health - Adult Outpatient
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43232
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is a premier provider of outpatient services for adults age 18 and older. In our intensive outpatient program (IOP), we help individuals who are living with moderate symptoms of behavioral health concerns learn the skills they need to achieve a better quality of life. We treat a variety of mental health disorders as well as co-occurring substance use disorders. Patients may begin treatment at the IOP level or step down to the program from a higher level of care, such as inpatient or residential programming. The IOP can be an ideal option for those who do not require round-the-clock care but may benefit from structured, professional mental healthcare services. Patients in the IOP attend programming three days a week for three hours each day. The flexible schedule of an IOP can make it a desirable option for people who need to continue fulfilling their daily commitments while also receiving treatment. Patients can participate in our IOP for up to 10 weeks, during which time they can learn to manage disruptive symptoms in a productive manner and make strides toward lasting healing.
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health is a premier provider of outpatient services for adults age 18 and older. In our intensive outpatient program (IOP), we help individuals who are living with moderate symptoms of behavioral health concerns learn the skills they need to achieve a better quality of life. We treat a variety of mental health disorders as well as co-occurring substance use disorders. Patients may begin treatment at the IOP level or step down to the program from a higher level of care, such as inpatient or residential programming. The IOP can be an ideal option for those who do not require round-the-clock care but may benefit from structured, professional mental healthcare services. Patients in the IOP attend programming three days a week for three hours each day. The flexible schedule of an IOP can make it a desirable option for people who need to continue fulfilling their daily commitments while also receiving treatment. Patients can participate in our IOP for up to 10 weeks, during which time they can learn to manage disruptive symptoms in a productive manner and make strides toward lasting healing.
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health - Continuing Care
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43232
At Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, continuity of care is important to us. For this reason, we provide comprehensive programs and individualized discharge planning. You may require additional support as you transition back to your daily routine, and we will strive to ensure that you have the resources you need to navigate life after treatment confidently. Each person who completes programming at our treatment center receives an aftercare plan that can help them make progress toward their long-term goals. Discharge planning begins at the start of treatment and involves input from the patient, their referral source, and members of their support system as well as their clinical services team and psychiatrist. Recommendations for follow-up services depend on the individual needs of the patient and may include outpatient medication management or therapy, local support groups, case management, or a lower level of care.
At Mount Carmel Behavioral Health, continuity of care is important to us. For this reason, we provide comprehensive programs and individualized discharge planning. You may require additional support as you transition back to your daily routine, and we will strive to ensure that you have the resources you need to navigate life after treatment confidently. Each person who completes programming at our treatment center receives an aftercare plan that can help them make progress toward their long-term goals. Discharge planning begins at the start of treatment and involves input from the patient, their referral source, and members of their support system as well as their clinical services team and psychiatrist. Recommendations for follow-up services depend on the individual needs of the patient and may include outpatient medication management or therapy, local support groups, case management, or a lower level of care.
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Adult Inpatient | Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Columbus, OH 43223
Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is a leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment in the Columbus, Ohio, area. For adults age 18 and older, we offer a premier inpatient program, which provides high-quality care through five specialized treatment tracks. Our specialized tracks include geriatric care for adults age 65 and older, an adult behavioral unit, an intensive care unit, a dual diagnosis unit, and an inpatient detox program. In our geriatric track, we provide care for adults who have severe mental illnesses and co-occurring dementia or memory impairment. Our adult behavioral unit can treat a variety of mental health disorders, while our intensive care unit typically provides treatment for those who have thought disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders. In our dual diagnosis unit, we treat adults who have a primary mental health disorder diagnosis and a co-occurring addiction. At our treatment center, inpatient care usually lasts for about five to seven days. Each person progresses at their own pace and follows an individualized treatment plan that includes the activities and programming that can best meet their needs.
Ohio Hospital for Psychiatry is a leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment in the Columbus, Ohio, area. For adults age 18 and older, we offer a premier inpatient program, which provides high-quality care through five specialized treatment tracks. Our specialized tracks include geriatric care for adults age 65 and older, an adult behavioral unit, an intensive care unit, a dual diagnosis unit, and an inpatient detox program. In our geriatric track, we provide care for adults who have severe mental illnesses and co-occurring dementia or memory impairment. Our adult behavioral unit can treat a variety of mental health disorders, while our intensive care unit typically provides treatment for those who have thought disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders. In our dual diagnosis unit, we treat adults who have a primary mental health disorder diagnosis and a co-occurring addiction. At our treatment center, inpatient care usually lasts for about five to seven days. Each person progresses at their own pace and follows an individualized treatment plan that includes the activities and programming that can best meet their needs.
PBHS has been serving Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Counties since 2008. We are a multi-disciplinary outpatient practice that specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Our practice prides itself in seeing patients within 24 to 48 hours of their phone call. We offer evening and weekend appointments and work as a team to ensure all your outpatient needs are met. As a multi-disciplinary facility, we are able to offer our patients the comfort of having their therapy and psychiatric medication management services in the same office. Your providers work together to determine the most effective treatment plan, tailored to you. Our mission is to provide compassionate, competent, and evidence-based care to individuals with mental health and addiction recovery problems so that they can pursue a life worth living. Our team is trained in DBT and work together to build skills for a happy and healthy life. We believe therapy shouldn't last forever; by providing you core skills to cope with life's challenges and effectively manage mental health and addiction problems you can create a life worth living.
PBHS has been serving Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Counties since 2008. We are a multi-disciplinary outpatient practice that specializes in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Our practice prides itself in seeing patients within 24 to 48 hours of their phone call. We offer evening and weekend appointments and work as a team to ensure all your outpatient needs are met. As a multi-disciplinary facility, we are able to offer our patients the comfort of having their therapy and psychiatric medication management services in the same office. Your providers work together to determine the most effective treatment plan, tailored to you. Our mission is to provide compassionate, competent, and evidence-based care to individuals with mental health and addiction recovery problems so that they can pursue a life worth living. Our team is trained in DBT and work together to build skills for a happy and healthy life. We believe therapy shouldn't last forever; by providing you core skills to cope with life's challenges and effectively manage mental health and addiction problems you can create a life worth living.
We provide trauma-informed mental health therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We work with our clients from our first interaction to make sure their treatment is individualized to meet their mental health needs and personal goals. Our staff of over 30 diverse and skilled therapists provide the highest quality care to serve diverse communities with respect to their spiritual, cultural, and individual differences. Our offices in Hilliard, Ohio and London, Ohio are available to work in-person with community members in Central, Ohio or we are available for Telehealth services throughout the State.
We provide trauma-informed mental health therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. We work with our clients from our first interaction to make sure their treatment is individualized to meet their mental health needs and personal goals. Our staff of over 30 diverse and skilled therapists provide the highest quality care to serve diverse communities with respect to their spiritual, cultural, and individual differences. Our offices in Hilliard, Ohio and London, Ohio are available to work in-person with community members in Central, Ohio or we are available for Telehealth services throughout the State.
Forward Health is a substance use disorder treatment center that treats all of the factors that attribute to substance use disorder. On top of treating both substance use disorder and the mental health disorders that are associated with living in chaotic drug use, we also put a lot of emphasis on integration back into the community. We understand how important connection is when entering recovery. We have a staff of individuals with lived experience who are here to guide you back into the community. We put a huge emphasis on employment and are very plugged into the local economy to secure our clients' great jobs. Our therapists and case managers will then also help clients with life and financial skills to get them in the habit of saving money, paying bills, and rebuilding from the financial damage of their past. A lot of our staff, from ownership down, is in recovery. We’ve been there. And we know the way out. We treat both Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders. We help our clients change their entire lives. With continued support and structure, our clients become responsible community members. We are deeply proud of the men and women who walk through our doors each day.
Forward Health is a substance use disorder treatment center that treats all of the factors that attribute to substance use disorder. On top of treating both substance use disorder and the mental health disorders that are associated with living in chaotic drug use, we also put a lot of emphasis on integration back into the community. We understand how important connection is when entering recovery. We have a staff of individuals with lived experience who are here to guide you back into the community. We put a huge emphasis on employment and are very plugged into the local economy to secure our clients' great jobs. Our therapists and case managers will then also help clients with life and financial skills to get them in the habit of saving money, paying bills, and rebuilding from the financial damage of their past. A lot of our staff, from ownership down, is in recovery. We’ve been there. And we know the way out. We treat both Substance Abuse and Co-occurring Disorders. We help our clients change their entire lives. With continued support and structure, our clients become responsible community members. We are deeply proud of the men and women who walk through our doors each day.
At Evoke Wellness, our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to recover from addiction and mental health challenges. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care that fosters personal growth, resilience, and lasting positive change. Through comprehensive treatment and unwavering support, we aim to help individuals rediscover their inherent worth and lead fulfilling lives.
At Evoke Wellness, our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to recover from addiction and mental health challenges. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care that fosters personal growth, resilience, and lasting positive change. Through comprehensive treatment and unwavering support, we aim to help individuals rediscover their inherent worth and lead fulfilling lives.
At Arrow Passage Recovery in Ohio, our team of addiction treatment specialists understand the underlying effects of alcohol on family, friends, and health. Our proven alcohol rehab program gives you the tools to beat your alcohol addiction. Arrow Passage Recovery is the premier drug treatment center in Ohio. We make sure that your recovery from drugs and alcohol is a successful one. With a state of the art treatment center in Ohio, we are a step above any other drug rehab in Ohio.
At Arrow Passage Recovery in Ohio, our team of addiction treatment specialists understand the underlying effects of alcohol on family, friends, and health. Our proven alcohol rehab program gives you the tools to beat your alcohol addiction. Arrow Passage Recovery is the premier drug treatment center in Ohio. We make sure that your recovery from drugs and alcohol is a successful one. With a state of the art treatment center in Ohio, we are a step above any other drug rehab in Ohio.
Tucked away on a private, 30-acre campus, our residential treatment program for adult males provides the perfect setting for a transformative recovery experience and a sense of belonging. We offer highly individualized treatment to meet each client’s needs. At the heart of our 25-bed program is a team of licensed and experienced clinical professionals who offer each resident at Silvermist a unique, person-focused plan for recovery from both addiction and mental health disorders. Silvermist’s programs will address the complexities of drug addiction, alcohol addiction, mental health disorders as well as co-occurring disorders.
Tucked away on a private, 30-acre campus, our residential treatment program for adult males provides the perfect setting for a transformative recovery experience and a sense of belonging. We offer highly individualized treatment to meet each client’s needs. At the heart of our 25-bed program is a team of licensed and experienced clinical professionals who offer each resident at Silvermist a unique, person-focused plan for recovery from both addiction and mental health disorders. Silvermist’s programs will address the complexities of drug addiction, alcohol addiction, mental health disorders as well as co-occurring disorders.
"The wound is the place where the light enters" - Rumi
"The wound is the place where the light enters" - Rumi
Located in the heart of the Embarcadero district, Foundations San Francisco offers a comprehensive intensive outpatient program and Partial Hospitalization for addiction and mental health conditions in a convenient urban setting. We provide highly individualized, confidential treatment to help you in your recovery. Our masters-level therapists offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based therapies alongside mindfulness and holistic practices with a flexible schedule. In addition, we offer 12-Step-optional programs where clinical decisions are driven by your unique needs. Participants attend the program for approximately 25 days or around 5 to 8 weeks. Participants attend the program a minimum of 3 days a week up to 5 days a week depending on the level of support needed. The Day IOP runs Monday through Friday 3 hours a day, 12PM –3PM and the Evening IOP runs Monday through Thursday 5PM – 8PM. OP is now available including 1 group and 1 individualize session per week. The program is certified by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and accredited by The Joint Commission. Validated parking.
Located in the heart of the Embarcadero district, Foundations San Francisco offers a comprehensive intensive outpatient program and Partial Hospitalization for addiction and mental health conditions in a convenient urban setting. We provide highly individualized, confidential treatment to help you in your recovery. Our masters-level therapists offer Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based therapies alongside mindfulness and holistic practices with a flexible schedule. In addition, we offer 12-Step-optional programs where clinical decisions are driven by your unique needs. Participants attend the program for approximately 25 days or around 5 to 8 weeks. Participants attend the program a minimum of 3 days a week up to 5 days a week depending on the level of support needed. The Day IOP runs Monday through Friday 3 hours a day, 12PM –3PM and the Evening IOP runs Monday through Thursday 5PM – 8PM. OP is now available including 1 group and 1 individualize session per week. The program is certified by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and accredited by The Joint Commission. Validated parking.
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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.