Silicon Beach Full Logo

Los Angeles Bipolar Disorder Treatment Center

Bipolar Disorder Treatment

Mental Health Treatment

Bipolar Disorder Rehab in Los Angeles

Bipolar disorder is a condition where an individual swings between euphoric highs, known as mania, and extreme lows, or depression. It can be challenging to hold a job, maintain relationships, and practice self-care. Fortunately, with the help of our bipolar disorder treatment center in Los Angeles, it is possible to heal. To learn about the mental health treatment options available, contact Silicon Beach Treatment Center today at 866.520.4881

getty images nCsDtnicwss unsplash

We Work With Most Insurance

ins logo anthem
ins logo multiplan
ins logo bluecross
ins logo mhn
ins logo magellan
ins logo compsych
What We Offer

Conditions We Treat

karolina grabowska nH5rT1yNMgE unsplash
pat 9VPtNW84vGI unsplash

ADD/ADHD

Learn More

engin akyurt AjMXxHwxW k unsplash

Anger Disorders

Learn More

valeriia miller lcau2f0TfX0 unsplash
priscilla du preez NQTphr4Pr60 unsplash
gadiel lazcano ulPAVuxITEw unsplash

Depression

Learn More

usman yousaf 8dvyPDYa35Q unsplash

Panic Disorders

Learn More

anthony tran vXymirxr5ac unsplash

PTSD & Trauma

Learn More

Request a Confidential Callback

Understanding Mental Health

What Exactly is Bipolar Disorder?

The antiquated term for bipolar disorder is manic-depression, clearly indicating the dualistic experience of both mania and a depressive state. While most people who endure a manic episode will at some point meet the criteria for a major depressive episode in their lifetime, the experience of a Major Depressive Episode is no longer necessary for a diagnosis of Bipolar I. However, both the experience of mania and depression is necessary for the diagnosis of Bipolar II.

For the individual with bipolar disorder, the lived experience of the manic episode may feel euphoric with exaggerated happiness; this may switch into irritability if wants are denied. While in a manic state, this individual may feel charismatic, charming, and magnetic. The manic state creates a feeling of invincibility. The individual in this state may feel boundless and simultaneously apply themselves to multiple new projects regardless of skill level, practicality, and previous interest or knowledge. These projects may be social, religious, political, or professional. 

Our IOP in LA isn’t like the rest.
We help you build a new life – while you stay sober.

make the call.

Change Your Life.

We understand that it can be overwhelming to make the decision to get help for substance abuse. The caring team at Silicon Beach Treatment Center is standing by ready to help you begin your journey.

Understanding Mental Health

What Is the Difference Between Clinical Bipolar I and Bipolar II?

The distinguishing factor between Bipolar I and Bipolar II is the severity of the manic episode and the presence or absence of a major depressive episode. An individual with Bipolar I will have experienced a state of mania that is longer in sustained duration and has a notable negative impact on life functioning than that experienced by a person diagnosed with Bipolar II. The manic episode experienced in Bipolar II is called hypomania. It is shorter in duration and has a lesser detrimental effect on social and occupational functioning than the manic episode experienced in Bipolar I. The diagnosis of Bipolar II depends on the presence of a major depressive episode. These episodes are marked by symptoms such as:

  • Feelings of hopelessness, emptiness, or sadness
  • Changes in sleep and appetite
  • Loss of pleasure or interest in hobbies
  • Trouble concentrating, thinking, remembering things, and making decisions
  • Withdrawing from relationships

Silicon is a great program.

Silicon Beach Tx is full of bright staff in a world that feels very dark and isolating. I think if you’re struggling with substance use, it is the best place to go. If you are struggling with mental illness, lower your severity of symptoms at a residential before coming so they can help you as best as possible.

Megan J.
alumni

Thank God for Silicon Beach

My son was in silicon treatment center for more than year long and I was worried about him a lot in the beginning but later on they make me feel comfortable the way they treat their Patient they really care a lot from all aspects starting with his medicine and his behavior and diet, meeting and the activities and the weekends trips and most off all it’s a safe place to be!

Gabriel M.
loved-one

I'm beyond grateful for SBTX.

This treatment center is one of the reasons why I am alive today and clean and sober. The care I got from staff while my stay there was so genuine and caring. I can’t put in words how grateful I am to have passed through Silicon Beach Treatment Center. They will always have a place in my heart and if you are looking for help this is by far one of the best places there is out there.

Gabs
alumni

They make you feel at home.

I give you guys my word when I say they help a lot with recovery, they make you feel at home and welcome, They actually care about you and want you to do better for your life. It was a great experience and I told multiple people about it so they can get their lives back on track like I did! I recommend this place to anyone that need help with their addiction and mental illness cause it really helped me!

Sean R.
alumni
Addiction Recovery Your Way. Addiction Recovery Your Way. Addiction Recovery Your Way.
Addiction Recovery Your Way. Addiction Recovery Your Way. Addiction Recovery Your Way.
Know the Signs & Symptoms

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Clinical Bipolar Disorder?

The diagnosis of Bipolar I depends on the experience of a manic episode. A manic episode is defined as lasting for at least seven days, for most of the day, nearly every day, and entails an inflated, extreme amount of goal-driven energy and activity. The behaviors during the manic episode are so extreme as to cause a noticeable impact socially or at work. It can also necessitate hospitalization as the individual is at risk for harm to themself or others. Alternatively, the individual shows noticeable signs of psychosis (as in the experience of hallucinations or delusions that are driving and fueling the goal-driven behavior).
During this period, three of the following symptoms are experienced to an extreme and noticeable degree. In addition, there is a marked difference from the individual’s normal display of characteristics. If the underlying mood is irritable, then four of the following symptoms must be present for a Bipolar I diagnosis:

  • Inflated self-esteem
  • Feeling rested after only three hours of sleep
  • Incessant talking
  • Racing thoughts or flight of ideas, meaning a series of unrelated thoughts
    Distractibility with attention being drawn to unimportant external stimuli
  • Goal-directed driven behavior socially, sexually, vocationally, educationally, or physical agitation toward non-goal directed activity
  • Participation in high-risk behaviors, especially with social, sexual, or financial risk

An individual with Bipolar I may also experience hypomania and a major depressive episode, but this is not necessary for the Bipolar I diagnosis.

An individual with Bipolar II Disorder experiences a hypomanic episode and a major depressive episode. A hypomania episode is comprised of the same symptomology as hyper mania. However, it lasts for four days as opposed to seven in hyper mania. Also, for a hypomania episode to be determined, the episode does not cause serious detriment to social and occupational life, does not require hospitalization, and does not involve psychosis. To be diagnosed with Bipolar II, the individual also needs to experience a major depressive episode.

Let Us Help You Forge Your Own Path

Let our caring admissions team help you begin your journey.

We Can Help You Find Balance

Find Healing at Our Bipolar Disorder Program in Los Angeles, California

At Silicon Beach Treatment Center, our task when treating any area of client suffering is to identify the nature of your experience with it. You can then explore the underlying causes and work together to usher in resiliency. You can also foster a more hopeful outlook and restore equilibrium. Our caring, trained professionals will work diligently to bring you the support, interventions, and treatment you need. For more information about our bipolar disorder treatment center in Los Angeles, contact Silicon Beach Treatment Center today at 866.520.4881.


Bipolar I and Bipolar II

A Brief Introduction to Clinical Bipolar Disorder

According to the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disordersfifth edition, the antiquated term for Bipolar Disorder is manic-depression, clearly indicating the dualistic experience of both mania and its opposite, a depressive state. While most people who endure a manic episode will at some point meet the criteria for a major depressive episode in their lifetime, the experience of a Major Depressive Episode is no longer necessary for a diagnosis of Bipolar I, however, both the experience of mania and depression is necessary for the diagnosis of Bipolar II. For the individual with Bipolar, the lived experience of the manic episode may feel euphoric with exaggerated happiness; this may switch into irritability if wants are denied. While in a manic state, this individual may be experienced as charismatic, charming, and magnetic. The manic state creates a feeling of invincibility, and the individual in this state may feel boundless and apply themselves to multiple new projects simultaneously regardless of skill level, practicality, and previous interest or knowledge. These projects may be social, religious, political, or industrious.

The manner of speech is also marked and the individual may dominate conversations, often with jokes, and volume, sometimes peppered with a singsong voice. Speech in this state will be relentless and can be experienced by the listener as a barrage of stimulus delivered to them without their consent. The individual experiencing mania will often increase their sociability with familiars and strangers, reaching out across a multitude of platforms, making contact however they can. Increased sexual desire, fantasy, and behavior is often a part of a manic episode, often including infidelity and anonymous sex that is not a part of the individual’s normal behavior. Manic episodes often contain fiscal cacophony such as busying expensive items on credit and giving them away. A hallmark of the episode of mania is the decreased need for sleep (different than the experience of insomnia). In a manic episode, the individual can stay up for hours on end, perhaps sleeping for a few hours, awaken feeling energetic, and continue this cycle for days on end. 

What is the Difference Between Clinical Bipolar I and Bipolar II?

The distinguishing factor between Bipolar I and Bipolar II has to do with the severity of the manic episode and the presence or absence of a major depressive episode. An individual with Bipolar I will have experienced a state of mania that is longer in sustained duration and has a stronger negative impact on life functioning than that experienced by a person diagnosed with Bipolar II. The manic episode experienced in Bipolar II is called hypomania because it is shorter in duration and has a lesser detrimental effect on social and occupational functioning than the manic episode experienced in Bipolar I. As well, the diagnosis of Bipolar II depends on the presence of a Major Depressive Episode. 

What Are the Different Types of Clinical Bipolar Disorder?

American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disordersfifth edition, differentiate between six types of clinical Bipolar:

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Clinical Bipolar I Disorder?

The diagnosis of Bipolar I depends on the experience of a manic episode. A manic episode is defined by lasting for at least seven days, for most of the day, nearly every day, and entails an inflated, extreme amount of goal-driven energy and activity. The behaviors during the manic episode are so extreme as to cause noticeable impact socially or at work, or to necessitate hospitalization as the individual is at risk for harm to self or others, or the individual shows noticeable signs of psychosis (as in the experience of hallucinations or delusions that are driving and fueling the goal-driven behavior). During this period three of the following symptoms are experienced to an extreme and noticeable degree, with a marked difference from the individual’s normal display of characteristics. If the underlying mood is irritable, then four of the following symptoms must be present for the Bipolar I diagnosis.

An individual with Bipolar I may also experience instances of hypomania and a Major Depressive Episode but this is not necessary for the Bipolar I diagnosis.

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar II Disorder?

An individual with Bipolar II Disorder experiences a hypomanic episode and a Major Depressive Episode. A hypomania episode is comprised of the same symptomology as a hyper mania, however, it lasts for four days as opposed to seven in hyper mania. Also, for a hypomania episode to be determined the episode does not cause serious detriment to social and occupational life, does not require hospitalization, and does not involve psychosis. To be diagnosed with Bipolar II, the individual also needs to experience a Major Depressive Episode, which is described here. (Link to Depression page).

Treatment for Bipolar Disorder at Silicon Beach Treatment Center

At Silicon Beach Treatment Center, our task when treating any area of client suffering is to identify the nature of your experience with it, explore the underlying causes, and work together to usher in resiliency, foster a more hopeful outlook, and restore equilibrium. Our caring, trained professionals will work diligently to bring you the support, interventions, and treatment you need.

General Disclaimer

Please note, the information on this page is based on the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, however, it is in no way exhaustive on the subject of each disorder discussed. This text is not intended to be the basis of self-diagnosis of any disorder. Only a trained mental health provider can provide you with an accurate diagnosis based on a myriad of factors and details specific to your particular case.