Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health Treatment In San Bernardino

Dual diagnosis treatment is a comprehensive approach that simultaneously addresses substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. This treatment recognizes the strong correlation between addiction and mental health disorders and that addressing them separately is often less effective than treating them together. Mental health disorders that qualify as a dual diagnosis include:

• Schizophrenia & Thought Disorders – Young adults with thought disorders, such as schizophrenia, can experience significant impairment in daily functions due to the condition’s impact on their perception of reality. Symptoms associated with thought disorders include delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia. Other thought disorders include schizoaffective, schizophreniform, and delusional disorders.
• Depression & Mood Disorders – Mood disorders can disrupt mood regulation and functioning, resulting in persistent feelings of sadness and an increased risk of substance abuse. These disorders can also elevate mood to manic levels, making it challenging to sleep and relax for weeks.
• Bipolar Disorder – Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive disorder, is characterized by abrupt and significant shifts in mood that can disrupt an individual’s ability to carry out their daily responsibilities and tasks.
• Personality Disorders – Personality disorders can result in persistent negative thoughts, unpredictable behavior, and challenges maintaining healthy relationships. Additionally, they can heighten the likelihood of addiction and self-harm.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is an anxiety disorder characterized by compulsive thoughts and behaviors such as hoarding, checking, and contamination.
• Anxiety Disorders – The excessive nervousness and fear associated with anxiety disorders can disrupt daily tasks, such as school, work, and home life.

Our treatment facility uses various evidence-based therapies and healing modalities to treat co-occurring disorders and mental health disorders. These include:

• Life Skills and Career Development – Our program not only addresses mental health disorders, drug addiction, and alcohol abuse but also equips our clients with practical life skills.
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – CBT aims to identify negative thinking patterns and beliefs that can worsen mental health issues and substance use disorders.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – DBT helps individuals improve emotional regulation, mindfulness, stress management, and social skills. This is very popular in group therapy sessions.
• Experiential Therapy – This form of therapy utilizes outdoor and creative activities to promote mindfulness and help individuals find new ways to experience joy instead of turning to addiction. Experiential therapy is a good option for people who find it hard to open up during individual therapy or traditional support groups.
• Trauma-Informed Care – This approach recognizes the impact of trauma on a person’s life and mental health, including its role in drug abuse.
• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – EFT helps individuals explore their emotions and the emotions of those around them, including family and loved ones.
• Attachment Theory – This theory explores how early relationships can shape our perceptions of current and future relationships.