Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health Treatment In Santa Ana

Dual diagnosis treatment addresses substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders at the same time. This treatment acknowledges the strong connection between drug addiction and mental health disorders and recognizes that addressing them individually is less effective than addressing them together. Dual diagnosis typically encompasses mental health conditions such as:

• Schizophrenia & Thought Disorders – Thought disorders can cause symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia, significantly impairing daily functioning. Thought disorders include schizophrenia, schizoaffective, schizophreniform, and delusional disorders.
• Depression & Mood Disorders – Mood disorders can cause persistent feelings of sadness and increase the risk of substance abuse. They can also result in elevated mood levels, making sleeping and relaxing challenging for weeks.
• Bipolar Disorder – Bipolar disorder is characterized by abrupt and significant shifts in mood that can impact an individual’s ability to carry out daily responsibilities and tasks.
• Personality Disorders – Personality disorders like borderline personality disorder can cause persistent negative thoughts, unpredictable behavior, and challenges in 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.

• Life Skills and Career Development – Our program not only focuses on treating mental health disorders, drug use, and alcohol abuse but also provides our clients with practical life skills.
• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – CBT identifies negative thinking patterns and beliefs that may worsen mental health issues and substance use disorders.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – DBT helps individuals improve emotional regulation, mindfulness, stress management, and social skills. It’s a popular option for group therapy sessions.
• Experiential Therapy – This therapy utilizes outdoor and creative activities to promote mindfulness and help individuals find new ways to experience joy instead of turning to addiction. It’s a good option for people who struggle to open up during individual therapy or traditional support groups.
• Trauma-Informed Care – Trauma-informed care 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.