For many people, mental health disorders and addiction go hand-in-hand, weaving a complex web of emotions, feelings, and symptoms. Although there is no clear delineation as to which begins first, it is evident that mental health and substance abuse influence and feed off of one another.
At the Atlanta Center for Mental Health, we understand the complex relationship between addiction and mental health and have developed mental health treatment programs to address both simultaneously. Learn more about what a dual diagnosis treatment program can do for you or a loved one by reaching out through the online form or calling 833.625.0458.
Mental Health Treatment
Some people who experience anxiety and depression may turn to alcohol to relieve their symptoms. Unfortunately, substances only exacerbate the already pressing challenges associated with the mental health condition. While both addiction and mental health disorders do not simply go away on their own, they are treatable, and those who suffer can live happy and successful lives.
Symptoms of mental illness can range from mild to moderate to severe and can be debilitating, making even the simplest of tasks impossible. Living life every day can be a struggle, but it does not have to be that way. Through mental health treatment and therapies, patients can learn to harness their feelings and emotions, control their destructive behaviors, and successfully navigate through life. There is a broad range of mental health therapies that are used individually and together to assist patients in gaining control over their lives, including:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Recreational therapy
- Expressive therapy
- Individual, group, and family therapy
Those who suffer from mental health disorders do not have to travel the path to recovery alone. The mental health professionals at the Atlanta Center for Mental Health walk alongside residents every step of the way.
What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
Because of mental illness and addiction’s interrelated nature, one cannot be treated without treating the other. This combination of mental health and substance abuse has proven to be more dangerous and even life-threatening if left untreated. Since these two conditions are so tightly woven, mental health professionals have developed treatment programs to treat them simultaneously and consider patients to have a dual diagnosis.
For many residents, recovery begins with detox to rid their bodies from the harmful effects and hold that substance abuse has on them. Once a diagnosis of their mental condition is made, a treatment plan is developed to address the root cause of both the mental health challenge and addiction.
At the Atlanta Center for Mental Health, the experienced professionals understand the dangers inherent with withdrawal from substances, and therefore, staff is available 24/7 at this residential mental health center to ensure safe medical detoxification.
Learn More About Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Atlanta
Co-occurring mental health disorders not only make it more difficult for a person who suffers to seek treatment but diagnosis becomes more challenging as well. However, mental health professionals like those at the Atlanta Center for Mental Health are experienced in the diagnosis of substance dependency and mental illness. Upon diagnosis, residents receive a customized treatment plan designed to meet their specific needs and get them on the road to recovery.
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this residential mental health center is fully equipped to support residents with a dual diagnosis with a broad range of evidence-based mental health treatment programs, including:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Family therapy
- Individual therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Expressive therapy
- Motivational interviewing
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health disorder and addiction symptoms, help is right around the corner in Atlanta. Reach out to one of our specialists today to learn more about what a dual diagnosis treatment plan can do for you at 833.625.0458 or by reaching out online.
