Mental Health - Malibu Hills Treatment Center

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SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT AREAS

The decision to seek mental health treatment is one of the most important a person can make. Who you choose as your clinical team can make all the difference in the world. A provider that’s the proper fit offers not just clinical expertise, but individualized, empathetic care that guides clients through treatment in a meaningful way that results in new beginnings and is life changing.

Malibu Hills created its program around these principles, as a licensed and Joint Commission Accredited dual-diagnosis residential facility devoted to the treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders, also known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring issues. Out team provides on-site medication management in concert with psychotherapy and innovative holistic and creative therapies to support you or your loved one on the path toward healing in a nurturing environment.

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ANXIETY DISORDERS

Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that cause stress, anxiety, fear, and overwhelming worry. The sharpness and degree of these negative emotions are amplified compared to the reality of an individual’s situation, and they linger and are debilitating, or at times impossible, to control. The anxiety disorder causes wreckage in one’s life. It may cause a lack of productivity at school or work, a powerlessness to meet responsibilities, or social isolation.

Having anxiety or worry is normal from time to time, such as when anticipating giving a work presentation, attending social functions, or even meeting someone for the first time. However, the worry and fear that one with an anxiety disorder experiences is far more intense, and even occurs in situations in which there are no logical reasons have these feelings of anxiety. The debilitating feelings continue and are challenging to manage without professional help.

With the world-class staff at Malibu Hills, anxiety disorders can be successfully treated with psychotherapy, medication, alternative therapies, lifestyle changes including diet, relaxation techniques like meditation, and other tactics and strategies.

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BIPOLAR DISORDERS

Malibu Hills Treatment Center provides unsurpassed residential treatment for bipolar disorders and other complex mental illnesses and emotional issues. Our Team provides a unique and effective combination of psychiatry, psychotherapy, and integrative therapy to assist you in taking your life back and eliminate the barriers created by mental health disorders.

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental health condition that can swing someone in starkly different directions. One swing is that of hyper energetic periods—also known as mania. The other direction is that of dark low periods—also known as depression. Having to cope daily with bipolar disorder can be one of the most trying experiences an one may ever have to experience.

The symptoms of bipolar disorder can be very debilitating and prompt medical emergencies so ensuring that you receive the finest care and treatment is of monumental importance. Thankfully, this disorder is highly responsive to treatment. Bipolar rehab centers address all areas of treatment ensuring a healthy recovery.

By researching and learning what quality treatment looks like and appreciating the value of a residential treatment center for bipolar disorder, you can effectively make a good decision to ensure a positive outcome for this chronic bipolar condition.

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DEPRESSION DISORDERS

Malibu Hills provides world-class residential treatment for many complex mental illnesses including depression. The highly experienced, educated and caring Malibu Hills team of clinicians provide compassionate and effective care in a peaceful and therapeutic residential setting that allow clients to focus on healing and recovery without the distractions of external events. Traditional treatments are supplemented with experiential and alternative therapies, along with self-regulation, good physical health practices, and social support. At Malibu Hills, we believe that best of breed psychiatric, clinical, and holistic care can change lives.

Depression is a serious mental illness that does not get better without the proper treatment. Although it may be chronic, depression may still be managed with the right treatment plan. In order to begin to manage this illness and feel better, one must receive an accurate and professional diagnosis.

The diagnosis should be made or confirmed by a board certified psychiatrist, and immediately followed by a treatment plan that includes medications, therapies, and other tactics and strategies.

It is necessary for the client to consistently adhere to treatment, and communicate with doctors and therapists to witness the best results.

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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDERS

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that manifests as obsessive urges and repetitive thoughts that are continuous, negative, and perpetual. As a result, the obsessions turn into repetitive and compulsive behaviors one engages in and effort to get rid of the anxiety or make the obsessive thoughts disappear. OCD can be successfully managed with therapy and in some instances with medications, too.

Previously diagnosed as a type of anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) now leads a new category of related psychiatric disorders. These specific conditions are related to obsessions and compulsions, including hoarding disorder and body dysmorphic disorder.
OCD is a mental health condition that may cause compulsions, obsessions, or both. The majority of people with OCD have obsessive images or thought patterns, usually negative that are perpetual and really unwanted, causing distress. Some may have compulsions, behaviors that are repetitive, either to bring relief from the distress or to prevent a negative occurrence.

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TRAUMA DISORDERS

Trauma disorders are mental disorders are the experience of an extremely stressful of traumatic event. All those who experience a overwhelming stress or trauma won’t necessarily develop mental health issues, however, for those who may the cause can be directly related to that instance as the cause. When trauma disorders are left untreated, their effects may lead to serious complications ranging from problem relationships, issues at work, to depression and some even suicide.

Trauma disorders and chronic stress were once considered as types of, or related to, anxiety disorders. That classification has been modified, because although feeling anxiety is common with those who have experienced trauma, there may be other, more poignant emotional symptoms depending on the person. Those who struggle with a trauma may experience aggression, anger, or fear, more so than anxiety.