Behavioral Health Diagnosis
When a person makes the decision to seek help from a mental/behavioral health clinic, they may wonder how the provider makes a diagnosis. The provider sits down with the patient to discuss their symptoms and the things that are getting in the way of them living life to the fullest. They ask questions about how your mind and body are working together. Are you eating and sleeping normally? Are you having crying spells or periods of sadness? Do you often feel fearful, on edge, or restless? Are you able to do your work or care for responsibilities at home? These symptoms help the provider make a decision about a diagnosis and how these problems can be treated. If you're ready to seek professional help from a behavioral clinic, we at Resolute Addiction and Behavioral Health are here for you.
Receiving mental health services for addiction treatment at a behavioral clinic can make all the difference in your future. Mental illness, especially when left untreated or improperly treated, can lead to severe consequences, including homelessness, incarceration, and even suicide. These are issues that affect not only you, but also those around you. At Resolute Addiction and Behavioral Health, we strive to help those suffering from mental illness to overcome it, and regain control of their lives.
Identifying Depression
Depression can cause several symptoms, including a loss of interest in activities that were once loved, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, feelings of sadness, or even emptiness for no reason at all.
Mental health services at behavioral clinics can help with depression by prescribing medication such as antidepressants. These medications can be useful in helping one fight the symptoms of depression, such as fatigue, hopelessness, and sleep issues. Medication can also boost the effectiveness of other treatments for depression like counseling. The providers at Resolute can get you connected with a therapist in your community to increase the effectiveness of your mental health treatment.
Signs and symptoms of Anxiety
Anxiety is fear or stress that can manifest in physical symptoms, like increased heart rate, palpitations, sweaty palms, restlessness or agitation, nausea, and troubles with sleep. Anxiety also can be so severe to cause a panic attack- an intensely scary feeling that comes on suddenly. Mental health treatment at Resolute Addiction and Behavioral Health will help by identifying the root of your anxiety so it can be treated effectively with medication and counseling.
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners are able to provide medication and coping skills to address the underlying causes of anxiety, such as traumatic past experiences, daily stressors, and relationship problems. Coping skills teach calming techniques that can be used to help individuals cope with anxiety when it arises in the future. At Resolute, we are able to provide our patients with the tools needed to regain control of their anxiety symptoms and lead a life that is happy and fulfilled.
Diagnosing ADHD/ADD
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a common disorder that affects both adults and children. It is characterized by symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity, or impulsivity.
Treatments for ADHD/ADD include both non-stimulant and stimulant medications that help improve attention span and concentration, as well as other forms of therapy that help individuals learn how to manage their symptoms. Mental health services can also include parent training, which helps families understand the disorder and provides strategies for managing behavior at school or home. At Resolute, we are proud to offer mental health services specializing in ADHD/ADD.
Bipolar Disorder Symptoms
Bipolar Disorder is a mental illness that can cause mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. Symptoms of manic highs include feelings of euphoria, irritability, hyperactivity, and even insomnia. While depressive lows bring on feelings of sadness, fatigue, and loss of interest in activities one once enjoyed.
Recognizing signs of PTSD
PTSD can be categorized as an anxiety disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can range from reliving the traumatic event through nightmares or flashbacks to avoiding places that may bring back memories.
Mental health services at Resolute can also include medications to treat symptoms of PTSD such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
