At our mental health treatment center for teens, we understand how difficult this time is for the parents and families of a struggling teen. Our therapeutic and clinical team will provide therapeutic support and guidance for the family unit during the entire process.
MOOD DISORDERS TREATMENT FOR TEENS & ADOLESCENTS
The #1 Teen Mood Disorder Treatment Center for Teens in California
Families across California trust our center because we deliver something most programs don’t: real emotional stability, not just symptom control. We specialize exclusively in adolescent mood disorders, giving us the depth of clinical focus needed to treat complex conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, chronic irritability, and emotional dysregulation with precision and care.
Our program is led by licensed child and adolescent psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists who understand how teenage brains develop, how trauma and stress impact mood, and how to intervene early before symptoms become lifelong patterns.
How Teen Mood Disorder Treatment Works
BNI’s specialized teen mood disorder treatment program follows a structured, clinically guided process designed to stabilize emotions and create lasting change. Here is the six step process:
Step 1: Comprehensive Psychiatric Assessment
Every teen begins with a full evaluation by a licensed child and adolescent psychiatrist. We assess mood patterns, behavior, mental health history, trauma exposure, and any co-occurring conditions to understand what’s really driving the symptoms.
Step 2: Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on the evaluation, we create a custom plan that may include therapy, medication management, family support, and emotional regulation training.
Step 3: Evidence-Based Therapy
Teens participate in structured therapy using approaches such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care to help manage mood swings, reduce impulsive reactions, and build healthy coping skills.
Step 4: Medication Management (When Needed)
For teens with moderate to severe mood disorders, our psychiatrists carefully prescribe and monitor medication to stabilize brain chemistry and reduce emotional extremes.
Step 5: Family Involvement
Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Parents and caregivers take part in family therapy and education, so the home environment supports long-term emotional stability.
Step 6: Skill-Building & Transition Planning
Before discharge, teens learn practical tools for stress, relationships, and school, and we create a plan for continued support to help them succeed beyond treatment.
Signs Your Teen Needs Mood Disorder Treatment
Mood disorders in teens often show up as more than just “normal teenage behavior.” If emotional struggles are intense, persistent, or getting worse, it may be time for professional help. Common warning signs include ongoing sadness, extreme mood swings, frequent anger or outbursts, social withdrawal, changes in sleep or appetite, declining school performance, loss of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness.
How We Treat Mood Disorders
Primary Mental Health
Primary Mental Health
Our primary mental health program offers an integrative wellness model that aims to offer high-quality treatment designed for success.
Behavioral Issues
Behavioral Issues
Our program for teens & adolescents with behavioral issues can help teach your teen healthy coping skills to build a foundation for their future.
Dual-Diagnosis
Dual-Diagnosis
The dual-diagnosis program at BNI Treatment Center provides our clients with a foundation for long-term healing & recovery.
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What Makes Us the #1 Teen Mood Disorder Treatment Center in California
We don’t try to be everything to everyone, instead we focus on one thing and do it exceptionally well, which is treating complex teen mood disorders with clinical precision and real-world results.
Unlike general mental health programs, our treatment model is led by child and adolescent psychiatrists who specialize in depression, bipolar disorder, and mood dysregulation. Every teen receives a full psychiatric evaluation, ongoing medication management when needed, and structured therapy designed to stabilize emotions quickly while building long-term coping skills.
Five major elements that continues to set us apart for mood disorder treatment are:
1. Teen-only environment
2. Psychiatric supervision
3. Insurance accepted
4. Family integration
5. Outcome-based care
Frequently Asked Questions
A teen mood disorder is a mental health condition that affects how an adolescent feels, thinks, and behaves over time. Common types include depression, bipolar disorder, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD). These conditions go beyond normal teenage moodiness and can seriously interfere with school, relationships, and daily life.
If your teen has persistent sadness, severe mood swings, anger outbursts, withdrawal from friends, declining grades, or talks about self-harm, it’s a strong sign that professional teen mood disorder treatment is needed. When symptoms last more than a few weeks or worsen over time, early intervention is critical.
Not always. Some teens improve with therapy alone, while others benefit from carefully monitored medication. A child and adolescent psychiatrist evaluates each teen individually to determine whether medication is needed to stabilize mood and support recovery.
We use evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and emotional regulation training. These approaches help teens understand their emotions, reduce impulsive behavior and build healthier coping skills.
Treatment length based on severity, diagnosis and response to care. Some teens need a few weeks of structured support, while others benefit from longer programs. Our goal is not just short-term relief, but lasting emotional stability and improved daily functioning.
Most major insurance plans cover psychiatic care, therapy, and residential or outpatient treatment for teen mood disorders. Our admissions team can verify benefits and explain coverage before your teen starts care.
Yes. With the right combination of psychiatric care, therapy, and family support, many teens experience significant improvement or full remission. Early, specialized teen mood disorder treatment greatly increases the chances of long-term success.