Psychiatric Care
Expert psychiatric care, integrated into your treatment plan
Although most of us have heard of psychiatry, not everyone knows exactly what’s involved. People seek help from a psychiatrist for many reasons. Sometimes they can be going through a difficult life experience such as divorce or bereavement, or they may have a mental illness such as PTSD or anxiety. There are numerous reasons a person might require psychiatric help, some of which might be short-term problems and others potentially more serious.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Psychiatry for addiction treatment
Over the past 50 years, addiction treatment has changed almost beyond recognition. Whereas traditional recovery models such as 12-Step advocated addiction as a sign of moral weakness, more modern approaches accept that it is an illness that can be overcome. These days our attitudes have changed toward people struggling with substance use and abuse, and we are more accepting of the fact that their negative behavior is beyond their control.
One component of addiction treatment that has contributed significantly in the past half-century is the field of psychiatry. Psychiatric treatment for addiction is evidence-based, which means results are backed by solid research. Psychiatric therapies including CBT are now commonly used in rehab centers like Casa Recovery to help people identify the root causes of addiction — so they can change the negative thought patterns and actions driving the illness.
Guiding Principles
The psychiatric approach to addiction treatment
The psychiatric approach to addiction treatment incorporates the following principles, which have been shown to promote long-term sobriety:
- Addiction is an illness that can be treated despite its complexities
- Treatment should last for as long as the individual needs to heal
- Every person should have a personalized treatment plan based on their specific needs
- Treatment should be accessible to everyone
- Counseling and other discussion therapies are effective in combating addiction
- A person can recover even if they didn’t voluntarily enter rehab
- Treatment should address the whole person — physical, emotional, and spiritual health
- Addiction medications, combined with other therapies, are among the most effective components of rehab
Mental Health Treatment
Using psychiatry in mental health treatment
Psychiatric treatment for mental health conditions always follows a clinical diagnosis. Psychiatrists are also physicians, and they are able to draw a complete picture of an individual’s physical and mental health. Their specific training allows them to understand the complex dance between emotional and physical illnesses, and how these are affected by key factors such as family history and genetics. Psychiatrists are trained to provide very specific diagnoses after performing a full range of lab tests and discussing things with the patient.
The treatments used by psychiatrists vary, though they generally include different types of psychotherapy, pharmaceutical medications, and psychosocial interventions. Other treatments may also be used, such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), depending on the individual needs of the patient. Psychotherapy is the component of psychiatry we are most familiar with, and involves discussion between therapist and patient.
There are different types of psychiatry, and each therapist may offer a different approach — though the principles are broadly the same for all. Much of the effectiveness of psychiatry depends on the strength of the therapist-patient relationship, which is, of course, an individual experience. Ultimately, the best treatment programs for people with mental illness are those designed with the individual’s needs in mind.
Why Choose Casa
Casa Recovery’s psychiatry for mental health and addiction
If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental illness, Casa Recovery offers a wide range of therapies and treatments to help. There is no one approach to treating mental illness, as every individual varies so greatly. At Casa Recovery in Orange County, we personalize treatment plans to your unique requirements to give you the best chance of achieving long-term recovery.
Our understanding of addiction as an illness has never been greater, and Casa Recovery offers you the chance to try new treatments for addiction in our tranquil recovery center in Southern California. Don’t feel isolated and alone in your struggles with drugs or alcohol. Contact Casa Recovery in confidence and take the first step towards sobriety today.
Take the first step toward recovery
Expert psychiatric care can be integrated into your personalized treatment plan at Casa Recovery. Your insurance may cover all or most of your program — reach out today to find out how we can help.