RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR BIPOLAR IN CHATTANOOGA & TENNESSEE

Time Wellness Tennessee treats a variety of mental health disorders with skill and compassion. If you would like more information about it, please contact us today.

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that can cause extreme emotional highs and lows that affect about one percent of teenagers and about one in forty adults. People with bipolar experience moods ranging from periods of unusually high energy followed by extraordinarily low and depressed periods.

These different “phases” are manic or hypomanic episodes, depressive episodes, or mixed states. During the mania phase, people may feel euphoric, overconfident, and very energetic, whereas, during the depressive phase, they may feel sad, hopeless, and struggle with fatigue.

About 4.4% of U.S. Adults Experience Bipolar Disorder

According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), “An estimated 4.4% of U.S. adults experience bipolar disorder at some time in their lives.” Understanding the types of bipolar disorders can help determine an effective treatment plan for this disorder.

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The 5 Types of Bipolar Disorders

1. Bipolar I Disorder

This type of bipolar disorder is characterized by manic episodes that are more severe and last longer than in other types of bipolar disorder, along with periods of major depression.

2. Bipolar II Disorder

Unlike Bipolar I, this type does not involve full-blown manic episodes but rather hypomanic symptoms, ranging from increased energy and euphoria to high irritability or hostility. It also includes periods of major depression lasting at least two weeks or longer.

3. Cyclothymic Disorder

Characterized by numerous periods of brief hypomania followed swiftly by prolonged depressive phases without any distinct breaks between them. People struggling with this condition usually present moderate mood elevation, yet avoidance toward seeking treatment

4. Mixed

This type is characterized by an extended period of depression and mania simultaneously, accompanied by feelings of intense anxiety and irritability.

5. Rapid-Cycling

Rapid cycling is a form of bipolar disorder in which a person experiences four or more episodes within a year. This can include both manic and depressive episodes occurring back-to-back with little to no “happy” period between them.

Signs Someone Needs Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Our bipolar treatment in Chattanooga helps clients manage their symptoms and recover from their disorder.

Behavioral and physical signs often indicate someone could have bipolar disorder. Recognizing these signs can help people determine if they could benefit from bipolar disorder treatment at Time Wellness Tennessee.

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Our Tennessee Bipolar Disorder Treatment Programs

Our residential treatment for bipolar disorder in Tennessee can be done on several levels. We match each person with the one that will best meet their needs.

• Inpatient/Residential: We provide a luxurious and therapeutic environment that offers concentrated treatment while the individual focuses on improving their mental health without any distractions.
• Partial Hospitalization Program: The individual travels to us for treatment but does not have to live in our facility. We provide a highly structured program during the daytime for several hours per day.
• Intensive Outpatient Program: Treatment takes place fewer hours per day than the Partial Hospitalization Program, but uses the same types of therapy that help people work on reducing their depression.
• Supportive Mental Health Housing: Independent living homes for people who are in treatment for mental health disorders. This provides stable housing for those who are at risk of relapse if they live in their own homes.
• Virtual Treatment: Virtual and telehealth options help you get the support you need from the comfort of your own home.

How is Bipolar Disorder Treated? 

We include several types of therapy as part of our residential treatment for bipolar in Tennessee. Each one offers its own way to help people address and overcome their depression. The types of therapy include:

• Medication Management: Talk and other therapies combined with the managed use of prescription medications.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: This helps people understand how interconnected their thoughts, emotions, and actions are and how to alter the negative ones.
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: This therapy teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• EMDR Therapy: The use of therapist-directed eye movements and other actions while the person recounts the trauma they have endured.
• Biofeedback Therapy: This teaches self-regulation of the body.
• Red Light Therapy: Using non-invasive exposure to red light to help improve overall well-being.
• Alternative: These provide a nice complement to traditional therapies and include Float Tank Therapy, Alpha-Stim, Biosound Therapy, and Experiential Treatments.
• Life Skills: Helpful for those who need assistance learning to manage their daily routines.
• Yoga and Mindfulness Therapy: A combination of these two types of therapy helps improve a person’s mental and physical health simultaneously.
• Art Therapy: Using the creation of art to help people express their emotions.
• Music Therapy: Listening to and creating music to help people express their emotions.
• Trauma Therapy: This helps people who have endured trauma and need help resolving it.
• FLOAT Tank: The individual is submerged in a sensory deprivation tank to help them experience complete relaxation.
• Biosound Therapy: The use of biofeedback and sound vibrations to help harmonize bodily rhythms and increase good emotional health.
• Family Program: A therapist leads sessions that include family members so they can learn positive ways to communicate and support their loved ones.