What Is Mental Health Treatment?

Mental Health Hope helps you find the mental health care support you or your loved one needs. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, call 988 immediately.

Appropriate mental health treatment enables individuals to gain clarity and support as they work through the complexity of their disorder on a path towards healing. There is no single path that achieves improvement for every person. That is why most people need treatment that’s individualized to meet their specific needs.

At Mental Health Hope, we can help you find the ideal type of care for your situation right now. Reach out to us for immediate guidance.

What Is Mental Health Treatment?

Mental health treatment provides a personalized strategy to help individuals receive diagnosis, treatment, and support for mental health disorders. This treatment may include counseling, medications, and experiential therapy. The goal of mental health treatment is to help people make lifestyle changes that improve their physical and mental well-being.

Some types of mental health treatment include:

• Psychotherapy: Also known as talk therapy, this method applies one or more unique strategies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR, to support changing thought patterns to lead to better behaviors.
• Medication: Some people benefit from medication that enables symptom modification and better control. This may include the use of antidepressants, antipsychotics, or mood stabilizers.
• Support systems: Family therapy, support groups, and mentoring are some of the most important support systems that those with mental health disorders can use for immediate and ongoing guidance.
• Experiential therapy: Experiential therapy includes equine therapy, art therapy, and exercise therapy, among other forms, that encourage skill building, self-healing, and self-expression.
• Lifestyle support: Many people need help establishing a routine, building confidence in job skills, and gaining help for transitional living.

Each of the mental health treatment options addresses the specific needs and concerns you have. That process starts with a full assessment of your mental and physical health from specialists, medical providers, and psychologists. That leads to the development of a plan for your care. Mental health treatment is not a single episode of treatment but rather an ongoing process that consistently works to support people throughout their lives.

Signs You May Need Mental Health Treatment

If you are struggling with any of the following symptoms and have felt that way for two weeks or more, seek professional help (NIMH):

• Feeling helpless or hopeless
• Feelings of worthlessness or extreme guilt
• Difficulty concentrating or making simple decisions
• Loss of interest in things you usually enjoy
• Low energy, feeling tired even with sleep
• Trouble completing routine tasks and responsibilities

You may need emergency mental health treatment if you have any of the following signs:

• Thinking about suicide, suicidal attempts, or statements
• Confused thinking
• Overuse of substances like alcohol and drugs
• Difficulty perceiving reality, such as experiencing delusions or hallucinations
• Inability to perceive your own feelings, personality, or behavior
• Extreme mood changes

If you are experiencing these symptoms or believe your loved one is facing them, seek immediate help by calling 988 (NAMI).

Getting mental health treatment can help you understand why you feel this way while creating strategies to manage symptoms.

Why Professional Mental Health Treatment Matters

Treating mental health disorders requires careful understanding of complex brain function and the impact a person’s environment has on their wellbeing. Your treatment needs are unique to you, and a licensed treatment professional will work to fully assess your needs before creating a custom-designed treatment plan.

When you work with a licensed mental health professional, you may benefit in several ways:

• Correct diagnosis
• Access to advanced therapy and treatment methods
• Innovative strategies for treatment
• Medications beneficial to your needs
• Real-world support and validation of what you are facing
• Optimization of your lifestyle to achieve your goals on a personal level
• Care that evolves over time to meet your individual needs

By taking the time right now to seek professional mental health treatment, you take the first step towards improving your quality of life, getting answers, and creating a future that fits your objectives.

Levels of Mental Health Treatment and Care

A formal assessment allows for the correct placement in care for your specific and current needs. The severity of your symptoms, your background, and your current goals can influence the type of care suitable for your situation. The following are some of the types of mental health treatment we can help you obtain:

Residential Mental Health Treatment

Residential treatment involves spending several weeks up to 90 days in a treatment center. These locations provide hands-on support, diagnosis, daily therapy and treatment, and stabilization for difficult situations.

You can expect to have a full assessment and evaluation, a treatment plan created for mental and physical health needs, and consistent access to help. Emergency care is available around the clock to provide you with reassurance of your safety. This type of treatment may be called inpatient mental health care.

Outpatient Mental Health Treatment

Several forms of outpatient treatment exist, each with different levels of support and access. In all forms, you come into the treatment center for therapy and then go home in the evenings. Outpatient care may involve meeting with a therapist several times a week for different lengths of time.

Examples of outpatient therapy include:

• Partial hospitalization program (PHP): Treatment that is available 5 to 7 days a week for up to 6 hours each day, providing the most structured outpatient care.
• Intensive outpatient program (IOPs): Meeting 3 to 5 times a week for up to 3 hours a day, often with a mix of individual and group therapy
• Standard outpatient: Care on a schedule your provider agrees to, with this ranging from one or two times a week to every other week

Telehealth Mental Health Treatment

Telehealth care allows you to receive one-on-one counseling and support from a mental health professional without having to visit the location in person for every appointment. Instead, you can use video chats or conversations over the phone. This type of treatment is beneficial for those who may need ongoing support on a less aggressive basis.

Detox and Acute Stabilization

In times of crisis, emergency care is necessary. For those facing substance use disorders, critical detox periods are beneficial. This happens in a safe, medically supervised environment. Your providers work to control harsh cravings and symptoms to help you reach a stable point, where additional therapy is then provided.

For those experiencing a mental health crisis, seeking immediate help in a psychiatric facility may enable the best level of initial help. This program lasts a few days, leading to reaching a stable point where continued care can then help build long-term results.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Many people with mental health disorders also suffer from substance use disorders, a condition called co-occurring disorders. Treatment for both at the same time is necessary to reach a level of stability. This is called dual diagnosis treatment.

Luxury Mental Health Treatment

A luxury mental health treatment program creates a supportive environment with advanced amenities to enable you to work towards healing from symptoms and complexity. The focus here is solely on your health and well-being.

Contact Mental Health Hope for immediate help. Our team will work closely with you to understand what is happening and connect you with the most appropriate level of care for you in that moment. Taking action now allows you to remain in control over your future.

Contact us now by calling 877-967-9274. If you are experiencing an emergency or crisis, call 988 for immediate care and support.