Evidence-based bipolar disorder treatment through our PHP and IOP programs. Medication management, mood stabilization, and individualized care from licensed clinicians in a supportive environment.
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Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by dramatic shifts between manic highs and depressive lows. Recognizing these episodes is the first step toward getting effective treatment.
Manic Episodes During manic episodes, you may experience an abnormally elevated mood, inflated self-esteem, or grandiosity. Sleep feels unnecessary — you may go days with little rest yet feel energized. Racing thoughts, rapid speech, and impulsive decision-making are common. You might take on excessive projects, spend recklessly, or engage in risky behaviors that feel perfectly rational in the moment.
Depressive Episodes The depressive phase brings the opposite extreme. Persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed become overwhelming. Energy disappears. You may experience changes in appetite and sleep, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness, and withdrawal from friends and family. In severe cases, thoughts of death or suicide may occur.
Mixed & Rapid Cycling Some people experience mixed episodes where manic and depressive symptoms occur simultaneously — agitation, insomnia, and racing thoughts combined with despair and hopelessness. Rapid cycling means four or more mood episodes per year. Without treatment, episodes tend to become more frequent and severe over time, making early intervention critical for long-term stability.
If you or a loved one is experiencing these mood episodes, effective treatment is available. Bipolar disorder is highly treatable with the right combination of medication and therapy.
Most clients begin treatment within 24–48 hours. Call now for a free, confidential consultation.
Scroll to explore each level of care designed for mood stabilization. Click to learn more about any program.
Our most intensive level of care. Full-day structured programming with mood-focused group therapy, individual sessions, psychiatric medication management, and daily lunch.
PHP Details →Step-down from PHP. 3.5-hour sessions with flexible scheduling — morning, afternoon, or evening tracks to fit your life and responsibilities.
IOP Details →IOP-level intensity during evening hours. Designed for working professionals managing bipolar disorder who need treatment without disrupting their career.
Evening Track →Ongoing support after completing PHP or IOP. Individual therapy, medication monitoring, and one group session weekly with your assigned clinician.
OP Details →All program levels available virtually. Maintain consistent treatment from home or mix in-person and virtual sessions to support ongoing mood stability.
Telehealth →On-site Nurse Practitioner manages mood stabilizers, lithium, atypical antipsychotics, and other psychiatric medications. Careful titration combined with therapy for comprehensive care.
Med Management →Every treatment journey is unique. Here’s a general framework for what to expect as each phase builds on the last — like stones stacking toward stability.
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Oversees all clinical operations and treatment planning. Specializes in evidence-based approaches for bipolar disorder and mood disorders.
10+ years treating bipolar and mood disorders. Leads mood-focused group therapy and individual sessions with compassion and expertise.
Manages mood stabilizers, lithium, and atypical antipsychotics with careful lab monitoring. Evaluates all PHP clients within 24 hours.
Coordinates life skills training, employment support, housing referrals, and aftercare planning.
A comfortable, home-like environment designed to support your recovery.
Multiple dedicated spaces for different therapeutic modalities.
Quiet space for breathwork, yoga, and mindfulness.
Calm decompression space when you need a moment.
Ping pong, foosball, and Xbox for fellowship.
Fresh air, walks, and social space between sessions.
Lunch for PHP clients, snacks and coffee for all.
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Supporting someone through bipolar disorder is one of the hardest things a family can do. These evidence-based steps can help you take care of both yourself and your loved one.
Bipolar disorder is a medical condition caused by changes in brain chemistry — not a character flaw. Understanding the difference between manic and depressive episodes helps you respond with patience and appropriate support.
Communicate limits with compassion: “I love you, and I need us both to be safe during mood episodes.” Discuss boundaries during stable periods and follow through consistently.
Early warning signs of manic episodes include decreased sleep, increased energy, rapid speech, and impulsive spending. Depressive warning signs include withdrawal, oversleeping, and loss of interest. Catching episodes early allows for faster intervention.
Trailhead offers individual family therapy sessions and monthly Zoom education groups covering bipolar disorder education, mood episode management, family communication, and building a stability-supportive home. Open to family members 18+.
Your wellbeing matters. Consider therapy for yourself, connect with support groups like NAMI or DBSA family programs, and maintain your own routines and social connections.
Many people with bipolar disorder stop medications when feeling good. Rather than nagging, encourage them to discuss concerns with their prescriber. Offer to attend appointments together and help track mood patterns.
Our family support program is open to all family members 18+, for current and past clients.
Call for Family SupportIt’s common for people with bipolar disorder to resist treatment, especially during manic episodes when they feel fine. Here’s how to respond effectively.
If there’s immediate danger — suicidal thoughts, psychotic symptoms, or risk of harm — call 911 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Call (857) 312-1697Our family support program provides education and community for anyone affected by a loved one’s bipolar disorder.
Topics include understanding bipolar disorder, recognizing mood episodes, family communication strategies, and building a stability-supportive home environment.
Trailhead Treatment Center is located in the medical and behavioral health corridor of Salem, New Hampshire. We provide bipolar disorder treatment for adults throughout greater New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts.
Conveniently accessible via I-93 and Route 28. Dually licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Your path to mood stability begins with a single phone call. We’ll handle the rest.
