Co-occurring mental health conditions can look differently for everyone. Often, conditions like anxiety and depression or PTSD and dissociative identity disorder go hand in hand. Treatment for mental health conditions are a bit more complicated to treat, because one symptom may point to one condition or another – requiring a bit more insight to diagnose.
What Causes Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions?
There are many different factors that play into a co-occurring mental health condition diagnosis. Like any mental health condition, factors that play into experiencing a disorder include:
- Genetic
- Environmental
- Lifestyle
- Brain chemistry
Some mental health conditions are genetic, whereas others can be “random.” In some cases a condition like bipolar disorder may be passed down through generations. In others, it may not be something others in the family have experienced.
Mental health conditions can also be the result of one’s childhood or the environment in which they live. This is particularly the case when it comes to conditions like PTSD or anxiety. Mental health can also be exacerbated by the lifestyle one participates in.
What is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?
Dual diagnosis treatment provides comprehensive care for co-occurring mental health conditions. These programs provide support and treatment for each condition diagnosed. The plans are tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. At Alter Behavioral Health, we offer programs for most mental health conditions. Our experienced team treats co-occurring conditions successfully, helping clients achieve stability and improved health.
Seek Help for Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
Seeking treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions is a big step. Acknowledging or admitting the need for help can be hard. Some people may feel internal or external pressures due to biases about mental health treatment. It’s essential to recognize when help is needed and when mental health conditions can no longer be managed alone. If you or someone you know is in need of dual diganosis treatment for mental health conditions, give Alter a call.
We offer crisis stabilization & intervention, residential mental health treatment, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient treatment. Whether you have sought out treatment before, or this is your first time asking for help, the Alter team is ready to welcome all with open arms. Our team fosters an environment of healing and well-being for sustainable care.
About Alter
Alter is a behavioral healthcare provider that specializes in evidence-based clinical treatment approaches. We provide a wide range of programs for adults and families experiencing mental health conditions including schizophrenia, depression, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, substance abuse, and more. This is done through client-centered care for a full-continuum of treatment. We serve the entire U.S. population from our revolutionary locations throughout sunny Southern California. Whether an individual needs 24/7 care or wants an outpatient program – we are there to guide every step of the journey. For more information, give us a call at (877) 613-9776 or visit our website at alterbehavioralhealth.com.
