Teen Bipolar Disorder Treatment Programs in Los Angeles, CA

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Quality Care for Bipolar Disorder in Teens

When navigating the symptoms that arise with bipolar disorder, it can feel defeating, overwhelming, and never-ending. As a teen dealing with any mental health condition, you might commonly feel shame or even embarrassment over your behavior. The mental, physical, and emotional toll bipolar disorder can take on you is immense.

At Clear Behavioral Health, our teen mental health programs are tailored to your specific needs. This means your treatment will be tailored to your bipolar disorder symptoms and managed with the help of our mental health professionals.

Teen Bipolar Disorder Treatments at Clear Behavioral Health

The teen bipolar disorder treatment program at Clear Behavioral Health is provided through our teen intensive outpatient program (IOP). While in our IOP, you will work with therapists and counselors, build a community through groups and heal holistically through meditation and yoga.

Our case managers will work with your school to make any necessary accommodations for treatment. Our programs, located throughout Los Angeles, CA, are conveniently in-network with most insurance providers, which makes the financial aspect less daunting and more accessible.

Complimentary Assessment

When entering the teen bipolar disorder treatment program, you will be assessed thoroughly upon enrollment. Making sure we understand the extent of your bipolar symptoms, how they affect your life, and your history until this point will help determine how your treatment plan will be created and how our teen IOP is right for you.

Teen Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Our teen intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) take a comprehensive approach to bipolar disorder, combining individual therapy, group sessions, family-focused therapy, and holistic practices.

If you’re struggling with teen bipolar disorder, enrolling in our IOP will give you an opportunity to heal and work through ongoing challenges. Our team provides practical skills for stability while supporting academic and social growth.

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Teen IOP

Includes:

12 weeks of treatment
3 days a week
3 hours per day

You are free to identify the days that support your schedule, Monday through Friday

What to Expect with Teen IOP

Joining our IOP marks the beginning of your healing journey. Our teen-focused IOP provides practical strategies to manage bipolar mood swings, develop stable relationships, and build effective coping skills designed specifically for adolescents.

Throughout the program, you’ll work with a dedicated team including a case manager, individual therapist, group counselor, and holistic practitioner, all creating a personalized treatment plan to address your bipolar symptoms. These programs include:

Individual Therapy

You will attend individual therapy once a week. These sessions address your bipolar disorder symptoms, help you process the source, provide psychoeducation on bipolar disorder, and give you therapeutic tools to help you cope.

Our therapists will determine which therapy method is best for you, such as eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, somatic therapy, gestalt therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Medication Management

Our therapists and psychiatrists identify effective bipolar disorder medication such as mood stabilizers and meet with you to monitor the clinical impact and potential side effects of the prescription.

We provide you with tailored adolescent psychiatry services that consider your environment, genetics, and mental state to monitor the effects of the medication.

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Case Management

You will meet with your case manager once a week to review progress and concerns. You will build life skills, create goals, and process emotional, behavioral, and mental problems associated with bipolar disorder.

Group Therapy

You will attend group therapy sessions each day which will enable you to build a network of support with individuals who are experiencing issues with bipolar disorder and similar mental challenges.

You will have the opportunity to give and receive peer support and ease overwhelming feelings. You will also attend other types of group sessions which will focus on specific goals.

Holistic Groups

Each week, you’ll attend holistic therapy groups, which have been shown to alleviate mental health symptoms by assisting you in reconnecting your mind and body by practicing mindfulness, yoga, meditation, sound baths and more.

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What is Bipolar Disorder in Teens?

Bipolar disorder in teens is a mental health condition that presents significant shifts in mood, concentration, and energy levels. It can show up in two ways, either depressive symptoms or manic symptoms, which are referred to as manic and depressive episodes.

It normally cycles between the two, depression being a lower energy and hopelessness cycle. Then, mania is characterized by euphoric and unpredictable behaviors that surface when moving through the cycle of bipolar disorder. For teens, bipolar disorder causes significant stress and, at times, detrimental effects on overall quality of life.

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Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder in Teens

When struggling with teen bipolar disorder, you might experience some of the following depressive and manic symptoms:

Depression symptoms:

Abnormal mood swings
Low self-esteem
Trouble with close relationships
Sensitive to failure or rejection
Feelings of anger or aggression
Feeling of hopelessness
Changes in appetite or weight
Depressive episode

Mania symptoms:

Less need for sleep or rest
Irritable
Easily distracted
Involved in high-risk activities
Very talkative
High or euphoric feelings
High energy
Severe mood changes
Manic episode

These depressive and manic symptoms can lead to challenges in teen life with school, family, and friends. Reaching out for help is the first step toward healing and improving your quality of life.

Types of Bipolar Disorder

There are two types of bipolar disorder; they have similarities in symptoms, but they do present differently. Here are types of bipolar disorder teens struggle with:

Bipolar I disorder: Normally, this presents depression and mania in teens. When the manic episodes manifest, they can be severe, and you may need hospitalization for severe mania.

Bipolar II disorder: When this type of teen bipolar disorder presents itself, it normally tends to cause debilitating and chronic bouts of major depression. You can still experience manic episodes; however, it is called hypomania which is less severe than mania and usually does not require hospitalization.

Bipolar disorder in teens can also co-occur with other conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, and substance abuse. Clear Behavioral Health’s comprehensive approach to teen mental health conditions can address co-occurring disorders, and we will create a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs.

How to Treat Bipolar Disorder in Teens

The way teen bipolar disorder is treated at Clear Behavioral Health differs from other programs because of the comprehensive treatment that we offer. We work to help you reconnect the body and mind, along with targeting different areas of your life.

Our teen bipolar program offers a supportive environment where you can heal alongside peers who understand your unique challenges. You will also have access to a treatment team including therapists, counselors, case managers, and psychiatrists or nurse practitioners. Our adolescent psychiatry services will give you access to bipolar disorder medication, which can be vital for mood stabilization, symptom management, and bipolar relapse prevention.

While bipolar disorder may create feelings of hopelessness during depressive phases and overwhelm during manic episodes, Clear Behavioral Health provides strategies to help you find balance. Contact us today to improve your quality of life and reduce the impact of bipolar symptoms on your daily functioning.

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Our Other Services

In addition to our teen programs, we offer mental health services and addiction treatment for adults in residential, outpatient and virtual settings, for a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, alcohol and drug addictions, and more. Learn more about our comprehensive services:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What causes bipolar disorder in teens?
The causes of bipolar disorder in teens can include genetic factors, environmental stressors, and biochemical imbalances. This mental health condition does run in families, so a family history of bipolar disorder could be an indicator to look out for.

Contact Clear Behavioral Health today to learn more about our mental health programs for teens.
What does bipolar look like in a teenager?
Bipolar disorder may show up differently for everyone. During manic episodes, you may exhibit extreme mood episodes, changes in energy levels, and engage in risky behaviors. You’ll also notice a shift to depression symptoms once you stop exhibiting manic symptoms.

Look out for withdrawal from social events, changes in sleep patterns, changes in eating habits, and overall hopelessness

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How is bipolar disorder treated in teenagers?
A comprehensive approach, including individual therapy, group therapy, holistic methods, and medication management, is recommended. This can change from teen to teen, based on your needs. In some cases, you may need to enter an intensive therapy program to help you stabilize and manage your bipolar disorder.

Contact our admissions team today to find out how teen IOP can help with bipolar disorder and other forms of mental illness.

Teen Bipolar Disorder Treatment Programs in Los Angeles, CA

Quality Care for Bipolar Disorder in Teens

Teen Bipolar Disorder Treatments at Clear Behavioral Health

Complimentary Assessment