Expert Support for Individuals Living with a Mood or Thought Disorder
Navigating Mood & Thought Disorders
Experiencing a thought disorder or mood-related condition can dramatically shift the way you interact with the world around you. These symptoms may disrupt relationships, interfere with responsibilities, and impact your sense of self. At Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility, we offer expert support to help you understand what’s happening and develop a path toward stability.
Understanding the Complexity: Symptoms and Challenges
Both mood and thought disorders affect how you think, feel, and function—but compassionate, effective treatment can help you regain control. As a psychiatric crisis stabilization unit, Ocean View helps you understand your diagnosis and begin the healing process in a safe, supportive setting.
Mood Disturbances: Depression, Mania, and Emotional Instability
Mood disorders involve prolonged or extreme emotional states. Common conditions include:
- Major depression
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Persistent depressive disorder
- Bipolar disorder and related manic or hypomanic episodes
Symptoms may include sadness, racing thoughts, irritability, hopelessness, or impulsive behavior. Emotional instability can make daily life unpredictable and relationships difficult to manage.
Thought Disturbances: Delusions, Hallucinations, and Paranoia
A thought disorder refers to disorganized or distorted patterns of thinking that affect communication, perception, and behavior. These symptoms often appear in conditions such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or psychosis.
- Delusions are false beliefs that remain fixed despite evidence to the contrary.
- Hallucinations involve seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not present.
- Paranoia creates mistrust and persistent suspicion of others.
Additional Symptoms of Thought Disorders May Include:
- Grandiosity: An exaggerated sense of self-importance or invincibility
- Cognitive difficulties: Memory loss, attention issues, or poor problem-solving
- Communication challenges: Alogia, paraphasia, and difficulty with abstract thinking
- Behavioral changes: Social withdrawal, agitation, and catatonia
If you’re experiencing one or more of these symptoms, it may indicate a thought disorder that requires medical attention and psychiatric care.
Levels of Care at Ocean View
Each patient is assessed to determine the most appropriate level of care. Our programs are structured to meet patients where they are at.
Intensive Inpatient Program
- 24/7 medical oversight
- Private and shared rooms
- Daily psychiatric oversight and medication stabilization
- 6 Groups Daily
- Psychoeducation with social workers
- Recreational therapy led by a certified therapist (art, music, games)
- Coping skills and emotional regulation
- Patients are grouped by how severe their condition is, not by their age or specific diagnosis
- Typical length of stay: 7–10 days (may vary)
- Transportation coordination available
- Medication Stabilization
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- 5 days/week (10:00am–2:30pm)
- 4 engaging group sessions per day
- Psychoeducational and life skill-focused curriculum
- Medication management and psychiatric support
- Catered lunch and snacks
- Step-down from inpatient
- Transportation available
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- 2–4 days/week (10:00am–2:30pm)
- Focused on coping skills, community reintegration, and medication compliance
- Medication management and support
- Catered lunch and snacks
- Transportation services available
Take the First Step Toward Healing.
Our Team is ready to help you stabilize and heal.
Ocean View’s Approach: Stabilization With Compassion
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility provides a personalized, patient-first approach to addressing mood and thought disorders. You will meet with licensed psychiatrists, social workers, and our medical director to design a care plan that meets your specific needs.
Comprehensive Assessment & Diagnosis
Your journey starts with a full psychiatric evaluation to understand:
- The root cause of your behaviors or symptoms
- Any co-occurring medical or psychiatric conditions
- Your current medications and treatment history
- The most appropriate level of care: inpatient, PHP, or IOP
We also assess the impact of your symptoms on your ability to function at work, home, or school.
Specialized Programs and Stabilization Services
Mood and thought disorder care requires targeted treatment. Ocean View offers:
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication stabilization
- Structured care for acute episodes
- Transition planning and discharge coordination
We collaborate with your outside providers to ensure continuity of care once you transition out of our program.
Medication Stabilization and Ongoing Support
Whether you’re adjusting medications or starting a new regimen, our medical team closely monitors your response. We prioritize safety and symptom control—adjusting doses as needed to help you regain clarity and reduce distressing symptoms.
Rebuilding Your Life: Daily Skills and Long-Term Recovery
Managing a thought disorder means developing life skills that support long-term wellness. At Ocean View, we help you:
- Improve emotional regulation and communication
- Strengthen coping strategies
- Build meaningful relationships and routines
- Connect with a supportive mental health community
Living with a thought disorder doesn’t mean you’re alone or without options. Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility is here to guide you through the first steps of healing with compassion, expertise, and a plan that centers around your unique needs.