Bipolar Disorder Treatment Centers in Medfield, MA

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Acera Health - Mental Health Outpatient Programs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Medfield, MA 02052
At Acera Health, we believe that change is possible for everyone. No matter what challenges you're facing, we'll be there to support you. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
At Acera Health, we believe that change is possible for everyone. No matter what challenges you're facing, we'll be there to support you. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
(949) 997-1284 View (949) 997-1284

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Dana Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02494
Dana Behavioral Health provides a multidisciplinary approach to behavioral health care. For over 30 years, we have treated children, adolescents, adults, and older adults providing group, couple, and individual psychotherapy; medication management; TMS Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Music Therapy, Nutrition & Wellness, and neuropsychological testing. Our clinicians have expertise in treating anxiety, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and other mental illness and psychiatric disorders. We accept both in-person and Telehealth appointments.
Dana Behavioral Health provides a multidisciplinary approach to behavioral health care. For over 30 years, we have treated children, adolescents, adults, and older adults providing group, couple, and individual psychotherapy; medication management; TMS Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Music Therapy, Nutrition & Wellness, and neuropsychological testing. Our clinicians have expertise in treating anxiety, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma, PTSD, and other mental illness and psychiatric disorders. We accept both in-person and Telehealth appointments.
(781) 590-3525 x309 View (781) 590-3525 x309
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Square Medical Group
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Canton, MA 02021
Founded in 2008, Square Medical Group is one of Massachusetts’ leading providers of comprehensive behavioral health services. We offer a wide range of services for mental health and substance use disorders with a continuum of care that includes: medication management, group therapy, IOP, PHP, day treatment, residential treatment, and TMS. Square Medical Group accepts all insurances including MassHealth, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna and many more. Square Medical Group is an active participant in federally funded clinical trials and offers a range of professional services to outside healthcare organizations. Offering in-person and telehealth appointments in Weymouth, Woburn & Residential Treatment in Waltham and Framingham.
Founded in 2008, Square Medical Group is one of Massachusetts’ leading providers of comprehensive behavioral health services. We offer a wide range of services for mental health and substance use disorders with a continuum of care that includes: medication management, group therapy, IOP, PHP, day treatment, residential treatment, and TMS. Square Medical Group accepts all insurances including MassHealth, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna and many more. Square Medical Group is an active participant in federally funded clinical trials and offers a range of professional services to outside healthcare organizations. Offering in-person and telehealth appointments in Weymouth, Woburn & Residential Treatment in Waltham and Framingham.
(339) 233-4809 View (339) 233-4809
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Dual Diagnosis Treatment at Northeast Addictions
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02132
With extensive experience working in the substance use disorder field, Northeast Addictions Treatment Center (NEATC) knows the difference between average treatment and excellence in treatment. We provide evidenced based clinical therapy as well as medicated assisted treatment for individuals suffering from addiction and dual diagnosis disorders. Upon admission, patients are assessed and given a personalized treatment plan per their need and issues. Our team of therapists, medical doctors, and clinicians will help you unearth the underlying causes of your substance use.
With extensive experience working in the substance use disorder field, Northeast Addictions Treatment Center (NEATC) knows the difference between average treatment and excellence in treatment. We provide evidenced based clinical therapy as well as medicated assisted treatment for individuals suffering from addiction and dual diagnosis disorders. Upon admission, patients are assessed and given a personalized treatment plan per their need and issues. Our team of therapists, medical doctors, and clinicians will help you unearth the underlying causes of your substance use.
(617) 829-9456 View (617) 829-9456
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Arbour Hospital
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Boston, MA 02132
Arbour Hospital has a long history of providing a continuum of quality behavioral health care in the greater Boston area. We serve adolescents and adults in an inpatient hospital in Jamaica Plain and two outpatient locations, in Jamaica Plain and Quincy.
Arbour Hospital has a long history of providing a continuum of quality behavioral health care in the greater Boston area. We serve adolescents and adults in an inpatient hospital in Jamaica Plain and two outpatient locations, in Jamaica Plain and Quincy.
(617) 819-0548 View (617) 819-0548
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Greater Boston Addiction Centers - GBAC
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Newton, MA 02464
Anyone struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol needs professional support to heal and recover. Greater Boston Addiction Centers is here to help. Our substance abuse rehab programs provide daytime outpatient and evening intensive outpatient drug treatment programs to help you or your loved one rebuild and restore hope.
Anyone struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol needs professional support to heal and recover. Greater Boston Addiction Centers is here to help. Our substance abuse rehab programs provide daytime outpatient and evening intensive outpatient drug treatment programs to help you or your loved one rebuild and restore hope.
(508) 392-5279 View (508) 392-5279
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Massachusetts Center for Adolescent Wellness
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026
Here at Massachusetts Center for Adolescent Wellness (MCAW), we understand the struggles that adolescents and their families face when it comes to mental health. That’s why we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective treatment options for our patients. We specialize in treating a range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, and more. Our team of experienced professionals use evidence-based treatments to help adolescents navigate their mental health journeys and reclaim their lives. We provide two levels of service that include Partial Hospitalization Day Program 5 days a week and Intensive Outpatient Afterschool Programming 4 days a week.
Here at Massachusetts Center for Adolescent Wellness (MCAW), we understand the struggles that adolescents and their families face when it comes to mental health. That’s why we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective treatment options for our patients. We specialize in treating a range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, and more. Our team of experienced professionals use evidence-based treatments to help adolescents navigate their mental health journeys and reclaim their lives. We provide two levels of service that include Partial Hospitalization Day Program 5 days a week and Intensive Outpatient Afterschool Programming 4 days a week.
(978) 574-9202 View (978) 574-9202
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Mayflower Recovery
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Dedham, MA 02026
Mayflower Recovery is the premiere detox and residential addiction treatment program in Massachusetts and all of New England. Mayflower offers both detox and residential levels of care. If you or your loved one is looking for the best facilities and staff, Mayflower is your destination. We treat alcohol addiction and all drug addictions including opioid, cocaine, benzodiazepine (Ativan, Valium, etc.), fentanyl, methamphetamines, etc. We are equipped to develop and provide robust aftercare recommendations and accommodations to all of our clients. We also help provide family system counseling and advice.
Mayflower Recovery is the premiere detox and residential addiction treatment program in Massachusetts and all of New England. Mayflower offers both detox and residential levels of care. If you or your loved one is looking for the best facilities and staff, Mayflower is your destination. We treat alcohol addiction and all drug addictions including opioid, cocaine, benzodiazepine (Ativan, Valium, etc.), fentanyl, methamphetamines, etc. We are equipped to develop and provide robust aftercare recommendations and accommodations to all of our clients. We also help provide family system counseling and advice.
(978) 865-2739 View (978) 865-2739
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Acera Health - Residential Mental Health Programs
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Dover, MA 02030
At Acera Health, we believe that everyone has the potential to create a life that they love. However, sometimes life can get in the way, and it can be challenging to know where to turn. That's where we come in. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
At Acera Health, we believe that everyone has the potential to create a life that they love. However, sometimes life can get in the way, and it can be challenging to know where to turn. That's where we come in. We offer a range of services to help restore your mind and transform your life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, we'll be there to support you every step of the way. We know that change can be difficult, but we also know that it's possible. With our help, you can create the life you've always wanted. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you create lasting change in your life.
(949) 779-8376 View (949) 779-8376
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The Rested Mind LLC
Treatment Center, APRN-BC, LMHC, MBA, MS, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
Canton, MA 02021
Susan Long is a Master prepared licensed therapist as well as a board certified Psychiatric Nurse practitioner. She is the owner of The Rested Mind and founded it in 2010 to serve the South Shore Massachusetts area. We have a relationship with the Archdiocese of Boston and provides services to abuse survivors. We are also honored to see active duty military and veterans ( Tricare Accepted) as well as Police, Fire and First responders. The practice was originally started for children but we expanded our services and now sees patients up to age 65 ( no medicare/medicaid). We have about 14 providers and can address a wide variety of issues. You DO NOT need change your therapist to get medication services from us as we believe comfort with a provider is important. We are open 9am in the morning until 10pm at night Mon-Thursday, Friday 10am to 4pm and Sundays 10am to 6pm to accommodate those who cannot leave work during normal business hours. We are closed Saturdays.
Susan Long is a Master prepared licensed therapist as well as a board certified Psychiatric Nurse practitioner. She is the owner of The Rested Mind and founded it in 2010 to serve the South Shore Massachusetts area. We have a relationship with the Archdiocese of Boston and provides services to abuse survivors. We are also honored to see active duty military and veterans ( Tricare Accepted) as well as Police, Fire and First responders. The practice was originally started for children but we expanded our services and now sees patients up to age 65 ( no medicare/medicaid). We have about 14 providers and can address a wide variety of issues. You DO NOT need change your therapist to get medication services from us as we believe comfort with a provider is important. We are open 9am in the morning until 10pm at night Mon-Thursday, Friday 10am to 4pm and Sundays 10am to 6pm to accommodate those who cannot leave work during normal business hours. We are closed Saturdays.
(781) 815-4334 View (781) 815-4334
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Copernican Clinical Services
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02181
At Copernican we utilize a combination of traditional therapy techniques and cutting-edge clinical interventions to help support your treatment experience. Our staff functions as an integrated, CLINICAL TEAM as we coordinate with other professionals in a seamless manner. Our approach to continuity of care that is packed with relevant clinical information. We believe that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The usual response we receive from other professionals is, "Thanks! You guys are always so helpful."
At Copernican we utilize a combination of traditional therapy techniques and cutting-edge clinical interventions to help support your treatment experience. Our staff functions as an integrated, CLINICAL TEAM as we coordinate with other professionals in a seamless manner. Our approach to continuity of care that is packed with relevant clinical information. We believe that KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. The usual response we receive from other professionals is, "Thanks! You guys are always so helpful."
(617) 405-3203 View (617) 405-3203
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Strattus, TILL's Mental Health Clinic
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Strattus is your local community mental health clinic, offering a variety of outpatient services. Our clinical team is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with and without specialized needs. In addition to counseling, we also provide medication assessment, management and monitoring to adults ages 18 or older.
Strattus is your local community mental health clinic, offering a variety of outpatient services. Our clinical team is experienced in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with and without specialized needs. In addition to counseling, we also provide medication assessment, management and monitoring to adults ages 18 or older.
(781) 329-9365 View (781) 329-9365
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Northeast Addictions Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02482
With extensive experience working in the substance use disorder field, Northeast Addictions Treatment Center (NEATC) knows the difference between average treatment and excellence in treatment. While most addiction centers provide clinical therapy as well as medical assistance, the length of stay does not provide the time needed to uncover the underlying causes and conditions of substance use disorder. However, at NEATC, our team of therapists, medical doctors, and clinicians will help you unearth the underlying causes of your substance use. We then address them directly and assist you in understanding the crux of the problem that leads you back down the path of drinking and using drugs.
With extensive experience working in the substance use disorder field, Northeast Addictions Treatment Center (NEATC) knows the difference between average treatment and excellence in treatment. While most addiction centers provide clinical therapy as well as medical assistance, the length of stay does not provide the time needed to uncover the underlying causes and conditions of substance use disorder. However, at NEATC, our team of therapists, medical doctors, and clinicians will help you unearth the underlying causes of your substance use. We then address them directly and assist you in understanding the crux of the problem that leads you back down the path of drinking and using drugs.
(857) 337-1881 View (857) 337-1881
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Resilience Behavioral Health Centers
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Walpole, MA 02081
Resilience Behavioral Health treats anyone in the midst of addiction or dealing with co- occurring disorders with a trauma informed approach. Our program does not require a certain age, we work with emerging adults, geriatrics, first responders, post traumatic stress disorder, and anyone struggling with a substance abuse disorder.
Resilience Behavioral Health treats anyone in the midst of addiction or dealing with co- occurring disorders with a trauma informed approach. Our program does not require a certain age, we work with emerging adults, geriatrics, first responders, post traumatic stress disorder, and anyone struggling with a substance abuse disorder.
(781) 886-7953 View (781) 886-7953
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Clear Steps Recovery-New Hampshire & Massachusetts
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Needham, MA 02492
Conveniently located in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Clear Steps Recovery is a short drive away from Boston, the Beach, or the White Mountains. At Clear Steps Recovery, our team of compassionate professionals offers you and your loved ones a unique, health-based, intimate approach, ultimately providing you with a clear pathway to successful, long-term recovery. Health realization is a treatment program based on the principle that individuals have an innate capacity for health and well-being. This means the program is designed to empower individuals to tap into their inner resources to achieve sobriety and recovery. The program is based on the latest research in psychology and addiction recovery. Some of the benefits of the health realization program include empowering individuals to harness their own inner resources, addressing the underlying causes of addiction, offering a non-judgmental and supportive environment, creating a customized treatment plan for everyone, and providing a robust support network.
Conveniently located in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, Clear Steps Recovery is a short drive away from Boston, the Beach, or the White Mountains. At Clear Steps Recovery, our team of compassionate professionals offers you and your loved ones a unique, health-based, intimate approach, ultimately providing you with a clear pathway to successful, long-term recovery. Health realization is a treatment program based on the principle that individuals have an innate capacity for health and well-being. This means the program is designed to empower individuals to tap into their inner resources to achieve sobriety and recovery. The program is based on the latest research in psychology and addiction recovery. Some of the benefits of the health realization program include empowering individuals to harness their own inner resources, addressing the underlying causes of addiction, offering a non-judgmental and supportive environment, creating a customized treatment plan for everyone, and providing a robust support network.
(866) 561-3791 View (866) 561-3791
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Drug & Alcohol Rehab at Brook Recovery Center
Treatment Center
Not Verified Not Verified
Wellesley, MA 02181
Brook Recovery Center works to offer the highest quality treatment. We believe in looking deep within and treating the underlying causes of our clients substance use. We look at each clients case on a personalized level. Our program is centered around clinical treatment delivered by our masters level clinicians but is not limited to it. We offer a full continuum of care and a wholistic approach including nutritional counseling, employment counseling, yoga, mindfulness therapy, 12 step immersion and more. Conveniently located outside of Boston, MA.
Brook Recovery Center works to offer the highest quality treatment. We believe in looking deep within and treating the underlying causes of our clients substance use. We look at each clients case on a personalized level. Our program is centered around clinical treatment delivered by our masters level clinicians but is not limited to it. We offer a full continuum of care and a wholistic approach including nutritional counseling, employment counseling, yoga, mindfulness therapy, 12 step immersion and more. Conveniently located outside of Boston, MA.
(781) 423-3096 View (781) 423-3096
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Turnbridge
Treatment Center
Verified Verified
Wellesley, MA 02481
Turnbridge is a nationally acclaimed provider of mental health and dual diagnosis treatment programs for adolescents (14-17) and young adults (18+). Turnbridge offers clients and their family members the comprehensive treatment services, consultation, and education needed to gain diagnostic clarity, assess executive functioning, and initiate whole-person healing. The Turnbridge treatment campuses are beautiful, welcoming, home-like environments in which clients, parents, and leading clinicians form an alliance focused on identifying the root causes of mental health conditions and address some of the most complex behavioral health problems. Our team of highly trained doctors, researchers, psychometricians, and psychotherapists provide an extraordinary level of personalized attention. Our houses and grounds are continuously monitored and staffed and combine fun activities with advanced clinical therapies to help clients have an enjoyable treatment experience while learning to manage the symptoms of their conditions.
Turnbridge is a nationally acclaimed provider of mental health and dual diagnosis treatment programs for adolescents (14-17) and young adults (18+). Turnbridge offers clients and their family members the comprehensive treatment services, consultation, and education needed to gain diagnostic clarity, assess executive functioning, and initiate whole-person healing. The Turnbridge treatment campuses are beautiful, welcoming, home-like environments in which clients, parents, and leading clinicians form an alliance focused on identifying the root causes of mental health conditions and address some of the most complex behavioral health problems. Our team of highly trained doctors, researchers, psychometricians, and psychotherapists provide an extraordinary level of personalized attention. Our houses and grounds are continuously monitored and staffed and combine fun activities with advanced clinical therapies to help clients have an enjoyable treatment experience while learning to manage the symptoms of their conditions.
(475) 252-8424 View (475) 252-8424
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Castlebrook Counseling Services, Inc.
Treatment Center, LICSW
Verified Verified
Ashland, MA 01721
Castlebrook Counseling Services, Inc. is a private practice group of independently licensed therapists with a variety of specialties and areas of expertise. We provide personalized, compassionate, and highly effective counseling to support you in meeting the goals you want to achieve. We offer a broad range of services including individual, family, couples, and group therapy, as well as general guidance, coaching, and support.
Castlebrook Counseling Services, Inc. is a private practice group of independently licensed therapists with a variety of specialties and areas of expertise. We provide personalized, compassionate, and highly effective counseling to support you in meeting the goals you want to achieve. We offer a broad range of services including individual, family, couples, and group therapy, as well as general guidance, coaching, and support.
(508) 475-9110 View (508) 475-9110
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Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association
Treatment Center, LICSW, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association (BAMHA), a program of Italian Home for Children (IHC) is a diverse community mental health agency that has been servicing the Brighton/Allston community and surrounding Metro Boston area since 1964. BAMHA also has an outpatient satellite office in Jamaica Plain. We offer individual and group therapy treatment, psychopharmacology, as well as family and couples counseling services. BAMHA services clients ages 4-80+. Our BAMHA clinicians are trained in various treatment modalities including: traditional psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. We also offer In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral, and ABA services for children ages 4-20 through our partner Community Based Programs (CBP) at Italian Home. Our clinicians speak over a dozen languages, including Spanish. We now have immediate openings in all of our CBP programs, and offer telehealth services for your convenience and safety.
Brighton-Allston Mental Health Association (BAMHA), a program of Italian Home for Children (IHC) is a diverse community mental health agency that has been servicing the Brighton/Allston community and surrounding Metro Boston area since 1964. BAMHA also has an outpatient satellite office in Jamaica Plain. We offer individual and group therapy treatment, psychopharmacology, as well as family and couples counseling services. BAMHA services clients ages 4-80+. Our BAMHA clinicians are trained in various treatment modalities including: traditional psychotherapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. We also offer In-Home Therapy, Therapeutic Mentoring, In-Home Behavioral, and ABA services for children ages 4-20 through our partner Community Based Programs (CBP) at Italian Home. Our clinicians speak over a dozen languages, including Spanish. We now have immediate openings in all of our CBP programs, and offer telehealth services for your convenience and safety.
(617) 917-2782 View (617) 917-2782
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Blue Hills Recovery
Treatment Center, LMHC
Not Verified Not Verified
Framingham, MA 01702
Situated in a welcoming tree-lined neighborhood just two blocks from Indian Lake in Worcester, Blue Hills Recovery offers a comprehensive range of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our inviting, newly updated center offers a Day Treatment Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care as well as case management, medication management, and a variety of holistic therapy programs. Whether you're battling a substance use disorder, suffering from depression, or struggling with another behavioral health concern, our flexible programs are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and promote hope, healing and recovery. Our dedicated staff of professionals is here to support you - every step of the way.
Situated in a welcoming tree-lined neighborhood just two blocks from Indian Lake in Worcester, Blue Hills Recovery offers a comprehensive range of highly personalized, compassionate, and effective mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. Our inviting, newly updated center offers a Day Treatment Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care as well as case management, medication management, and a variety of holistic therapy programs. Whether you're battling a substance use disorder, suffering from depression, or struggling with another behavioral health concern, our flexible programs are designed to accommodate your lifestyle and promote hope, healing and recovery. Our dedicated staff of professionals is here to support you - every step of the way.
(508) 206-9033 View (508) 206-9033

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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.