Conditions we treat
Bipolar disorder treatment in Cherry Hill, NJ
Changes in mood, sleep and energy can feel unpredictable. A diagnosis-specific care plan can help you recognize patterns and build stability.
- Personalized support
- Whole-person assessment
- PHP, IOP and Virtual IOP
- Care matched to your needs
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LegitScript Certified
Joint Commission Accredited
Understanding bipolar disorder
More than ordinary mood swings
Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression, mania or hypomania that change mood, energy, activity and functioning. Episodes differ from everyday reactions to events and may be separated by periods of more stable mood.
An accurate history matters because bipolar depression can look like other depression. Treatment commonly combines medication, psychotherapy and consistent routines, with a plan for recognizing early warning signs.
Severe mania, psychosis, suicidal thoughts or inability to stay safe require urgent assessment. Call 911 for immediate danger or call/text 988 for crisis support. Do not change medication without your prescriber.
Bipolar disorder by the numbers
Signs that support may help
Reduced need for sleep
Sleeping much less yet feeling unusually energized.
Elevated or irritable mood
A marked change from usual mood with heightened energy or activity.
Racing thoughts
Rapid speech, distractibility or thoughts moving unusually quickly.
Risk-taking
Uncharacteristic spending, impulsive decisions or unsafe behavior.
Depressive symptoms
Low mood, lost interest, fatigue or hopelessness.
Disrupted functioning
Episodes change relationships, work or the ability to stay safe.
Every plan is personal.
You'll build coping skills, emotional regulation and relapse prevention strategies.
Your path to care
A personalized plan that treats both the mind and the body.
Review episodes over time
Explore depression, mania, hypomania, sleep, substances and past treatment.
Make a safety plan
Identify urgent warning signs and determine the appropriate level of care.
Coordinate psychiatric treatment
Discuss mood-stabilizing treatment and monitoring with a prescriber.
Support sleep and routine
Build consistent daily rhythms and track changes in mood and energy.
Prepare for recurrence
Agree on early-response steps with your care team and trusted supports.
Clinical review
- Prepared for review by Mark Sigmund, MA, LPC, CCDP, Clinical Director
- Clinical review is pending
- Informed by the sources listed below
- Educational information, not a diagnosis
Find the right level of support
Our team can assess whether PHP, IOP or Virtual IOP fits your needs. When specialist or more intensive treatment is needed, ask about referral options. Program fit and availability are confirmed during assessment.
856-856-4499Conditions we treat
Bipolar diagnoses and episode patterns
Bipolar I disorder
Defined by a manic episode. Depressive episodes often occur but are not required for the diagnosis.
Bipolar II disorder
Includes hypomanic and major depressive episodes, without a manic episode.
Cyclothymic disorder
Prolonged fluctuations with hypomanic and depressive symptoms below full episode criteria.
Depressive episodes
Low mood or lost interest with other symptoms can affect functioning and safety.
Mixed features
Depressive and manic or hypomanic symptoms can overlap within an episode.
Other specified presentations
Some clinically significant bipolar patterns do not fit the main categories and need specialist assessment.
Treatment approaches to discuss
Your clinician can explain which approaches fit your needs and which may require specialist care.
Medication management
Mood stabilizers or other diagnosis-specific medications require individualized prescribing.
Psychoeducation
Learn episode warning signs, treatment options and when to seek help.
CBT and routine support
Work on coping, functioning and consistent sleep-wake patterns.
Family-focused support
With consent, involve trusted people in communication and relapse planning.
Insurance we work with
We work with most major plans, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon BCBSNJ, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and Optum. We'll verify your benefits for free, usually the same day.
- Horizon BCBSNJ
- Humana
- Magellan
- Beacon
- Compsych
- Health Net
- Independence Administrators
- Carefirst
Getting started
- 1
Reach out
Contact our Admissions Team 24/7 or fill out a brief online form to verify insurance and begin the process.
- 2
Complete a pre-screen
We'll assess your needs and match you with a personalized treatment plan developed by licensed professionals.
- 3
Start healing
Schedule your initial intake evaluation and meet your treatment team, often within 24 hours of reaching out.
Frequently asked questions
How are mania and hypomania different?
Both involve elevated or irritable mood and increased energy. Mania is more severe and may involve major impairment, hospitalization or psychosis. A clinician assesses duration and the full symptom picture.
Can antidepressants alone treat bipolar depression?
Antidepressant-only treatment can be inappropriate for bipolar disorder and may trigger mood elevation in some people. Medication decisions need psychiatric guidance; do not stop prescribed medication on your own.
Can PHP or IOP treat an acute manic crisis?
Acute mania, psychosis or inability to stay safe may require emergency assessment or inpatient care rather than outpatient treatment.
What can I do between episodes?
Follow your care plan, protect sleep, track changes and discuss early warning signs with your care team.
Sources
- [1] National Institute of Mental Health. Bipolar disorder statistics, NCS-R. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/bipolar-disorder
- [2] National Institute of Mental Health. Bipolar disorder. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder
- [3] NICE. Bipolar disorder: assessment and management, CG185. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg185
Treatment can be life changing. Reach out today.
We'll verify your benefits for free and schedule a confidential assessment.
In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or dial 911.
Prepared for clinical review by Mark Sigmund, MA, LPC, CCDP, Clinical Director. Review pending. This page is for information only and is not medical advice.
Jersey Behavioral Health · 1930 Marlton Pike East, Suite O-75, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Serving Cherry Hill and South Jersey
Our Cherry Hill office is an easy drive from towns across Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties, and our virtual IOP is open to adults anywhere in New Jersey. Clients come to us from:
- Cherry Hill, NJ
- Haddonfield, NJ
- Voorhees, NJ
- Collingswood, NJ
- Camden, NJ
- Pennsauken, NJ
- Gloucester Township, NJ
- Marlton, NJ
- Mount Laurel, NJ
- Moorestown, NJ
- Medford, NJ
- Evesham, NJ
- Washington Township, NJ
- Deptford, NJ
- Sewell, NJ