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Family inclusive Treatment

The Family Center for Bipolar is dedicated to the compassionate support, treatment and understanding of bipolar illness within the context of the family. We treat patients and their families with our Family-Inclusive Treatment (FIT) program.

Bipolar Disorder is a chronic, lifelong illness, just like diabetes and cardio-vascular disease. We recognize that preserving family health and stability is an essential part of successful treatment.

The Family Psychiatrist

FIT uses a "Family Psychiatrist" to encourage and facilitate open family communication about the signs and symptoms of bipolar illness and the medications used in its treatment.

FIT is designed to include caregivers, who may be family members or friends, at every step along the way to wellness. The Family Psychiatrist helps patients and their loved ones recognize and avoid risky behavior, such as high expressed emotion that may trigger an episode, and decrease the likelihood of children developing Bipolar Disorder.

Overall, in addition to medication management, the Family Psychiatrist works to create a family environment that minimizes, as much as possible, the impact of bipolar disorder on its members. We offer follow-up, support, and, if needed, treatment to family members as well.

To learn more, please refer to our guide on "How to Stay Mentally Balanced in Our Bipolar World".
 

Services

THIS JUST IN: The Family Center is proud to present the Cannabis Use and Bipolar Spectrum Services (CUBSS).

We also offer the following services:

Outpatient
Family-Inclusive Treatment delivered by a team of Beth Israel physicians. 

Consultations
A one-time evaluation, conducted by a team of professionals. 

Consultations for Individual Patients
A one-time consultation for individuals with a mood-spectrum disorder                                                                             

Consultations for Family Members
A one-time consultation for family members

Inpatient
Inpatient hospitalization at a Beth Israel Medical Center psychiatric unit and treatment by a Family Center for Bipolar specialist.