Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health Treatment In Anaheim, California

Dual diagnosis treatment is designed to simultaneously address both substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. This approach recognizes that addiction and mental health disorders can often be intertwined and treating them separately is not as effective as treating them together. Mental health disorders that qualify as co-occurring disorders include:

• Schizophrenia & Thought Disorders – Thought disorders, like schizophrenia, can severely impair young adults’ functioning by altering their perception of reality with symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia. Schizoaffective, schizophreniform, and delusional disorders are other types of thought disorders.
• Depression & Mood Disorders – Mood disorders can affect mood regulation and functioning, leading to persistent feelings of sadness and potential substance abuse. They can also elevate mood to manic levels, causing difficulty sleeping and relaxing.
• Bipolar Disorder – Manic-depressive disorder, also known as bipolar disorder, is marked by significant and sudden changes in mood that can impair an individual’s capacity to perform their regular duties and tasks.
• Personality Disorders – Personality disorders can cause negative thoughts, erratic actions, and relationship problems, affecting one’s quality of life. Despite potentially leading to issues like addiction and self-harm, these disorders can be treated through therapy and expert assistance.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – OCD is an anxiety disorder that leads to compulsive thoughts and behaviors. It can cause significant stress, and several types exist, such as hoarding, checking, and contamination.
• Anxiety Disorders – Anxiety, or panic disorders, are common in many young adults and significantly impact their lives. Excessive nervousness and fear can interfere with daily tasks, including school, work, and home life.

At Launch Centers, we incorporate various evidence-based and holistic therapy methods in our mental health and addiction treatment plans. These include:

• • Life Skills and Career Development – Beyond treating mental health disorders, drug addiction, and alcohol abuse, we help our clients learn valuable life skills.

• • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – CBT focuses on identifying negative thinking and beliefs that can contribute to mental health and substance use disorders.

• • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – DBT is designed to help individuals struggling with emotional regulation, mindfulness, stress, and social skills.

• • Experiential Therapy – Experiential therapy uses outdoor and creative activities to help individuals practice mindfulness and find alternative sources for fun rather than resorting to an addiction.

• • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – EMDR helps individuals overcome and process traumatic events using bilateral stimulation.

• • Trauma-Informed Care – This therapy approach recognizes how trauma can affect every aspect of a person’s life and mental health and how it leads to drug abuse.

• • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – EFT helps individuals focus on their emotional experiences and the emotions of people around them, including family members and loved ones.

• Attachment Theory – Attachment theory focuses on how our relationships as children and young adults affect our perceptions of current and future relationships.