Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health Treatment In San Diego

Dual diagnosis treatment simultaneously addresses substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders, recognizing the strong link between drug addiction and mental health issues. This treatment approach is based on evidence that shows how it’s more effective to treat these issues together rather than separately. Dual diagnosis treatment typically covers mental health conditions such as:

• Schizophrenia & Thought Disorders – These disorders can lead to symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia, significantly impacting daily functioning. Thought disorders include schizophrenia, schizoaffective, schizophreniform, and delusional disorders.
• Depression & Mood Disorders – MMood disorders can cause persistent sadness and increase the risk of substance abuse. They can also result in elevated mood levels, making it difficult to sleep and relax for weeks.
• Bipolar Disorder – This disorder is characterized by sudden and significant shifts in mood that can affect an individual’s ability to carry out daily responsibilities and tasks.
• Personality Disorders – Personality disorders like borderline personality disorder can lead to persistent negative thoughts, unpredictable behavior, and difficulty maintaining healthy relationships.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – OCD is an anxiety disorder characterized by compulsive thoughts and behaviors, such as hoarding, checking, and contamination.
• Anxiety Disorders – Anxiety disorders can cause excessive nervousness and fear, disrupting daily tasks such as school, work, and home life.

Launch Centers offers a variety of programs aimed at addressing mental health disorders and substance abuse issues. Our disorder treatment programs include:

• Life Skills and Career Development – Alongside our mental health and substance abuse treatments, we also provide our clients with practical life skills to help them integrate back into society and their daily lives.
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – CBT aims to identify and address negative thinking patterns and beliefs that can exacerbate mental health issues and substance abuse.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – DBT focuses on developing emotional regulation, mindfulness, stress management, and social skills. It’s commonly used in group therapy settings.
• Experiential Therapy – This therapy utilizes outdoor and creative activities to promote mindfulness and help individuals find new ways to experience joy instead of relying on addictive behaviors. It’s especially useful for those who find it difficult to open up during individual therapy or traditional support groups.
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) –EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help individuals process and overcome traumatic events.
• Trauma-Informed Care – We recognize the impact of trauma on a person’s life and mental health, including its connection to substance abuse, and provide trauma-informed care to our clients.
• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – EFT focuses on exploring emotions and improving emotional regulation, including understanding the emotions of loved ones.
• Attachment Theory – This theory examines how early relationships can influence our perceptions of current and future relationships.