Psychotic disorders can significantly impact a person’s life, affecting their mental and physical health, relationships, and ability to function day-to-day. In most cases, these disorders require specialized care. However, a comprehensive and holistic approach can go a long way. Our clinical team at Profound Treatment in Los Angeles, California, provides compassionate, medically appropriate care using the most effective treatment modalities to help clients struggling with psychotic disorders. Reach out to get started today.
Effective Solutions for Psychotic Disorders at Profound Treatment
What Are Psychotic Disorders?
Psychotic disorders are severe mental health conditions that “cause abnormal thinking and perceptions.” Individuals experiencing psychoses lose touch with reality, experiencing delusions and hallucinations. Disorders vary, but the most well-known is schizophrenia, but other common conditions include schizoaffective disorder and delusional disorder.
Regardless of the specific type of disorder, it’s necessary to know that psychotic conditions manifest in many ways. Symptoms range from the delusions and hallucinations mentioned above to disorganized thinking and speech or agitated behaviors. In any case, professional treatment is critical to help individuals regain stability and lead fulfilling lives.
Common Symptoms of Psychotic Disorders and Their Impact on Overall Wellness
Psychosis might look a little different for everyone, but it typically influences the individual’s quality of life and includes the following:
- Hallucinations: Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that aren’t real
- Delusions: Beliefs that aren’t based in reality
- Disorganized thinking: Trouble organizing thoughts, leading to incoherent speech
- Cognitive impairments: Difficulty remembering things, paying attention, and making decisions
- Emotional and behavioral changes: Intense irritability, agitation, or lack of emotional expression
The Relationship Between Psychotic Disorders and Substance Use
We’ve often discussed the connection between substance use and mental health conditions. Psychotic disorders are no different. Individuals experiencing psychosis may turn to drugs or alcohol in an attempt to cope with distressing symptoms. Conversely, substance use can also exacerbate or lead to the development of psychosis, especially among individuals predisposed to mental illness.
When substance use and psychotic disorder occur simultaneously, dual diagnosis treatment becomes integral to addressing both concerns. At Profound Treatment, we provide a program that integrates care for both mental health and substance use disorder (SUD).
The Importance of Treatment for Psychotic Disorders
As mentioned, psychotic disorders require professional treatment to help people manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and foster recovery. Successful treatment typically involves a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes that help people manage symptoms and function day-to-day.
Early Intervention: Why It Matters
Additionally, early intervention also plays a significant role in recovery. The sooner a psychotic disorder is identified and treated, the better the outcome. Early intervention also reduces the severity of symptoms, increases the likelihood of recovery, and mitigates the potential long-term consequences of leaving the disorder untreated.
Signs It Is Time to Seek Professional Care
Of course, the first step toward early intervention or treatment is recognizing the signs. If you or a loved one exhibits any of the following warning signs, it may be time to consider professional treatment:
- Experiencing hallucinations and delusions
- Becoming increasingly isolated
- Having trouble completing daily tasks
- Exhibiting extreme paranoia or confusion
- Struggling to control emotions and behaviors
Our Approach to Therapy for Psychotic Disorders at Profound Treatment
At Profound Treatment, we understand that each person’s journey with a psychotic disorder is unique. Our approach provides tailored treatment that focuses on treating the whole person, not just the disorder. Through this approach, we can help clients achieve long-term recovery, regain stability, and improve their overall well-being.
Evidence-Based Practices and Therapeutic Modalities Tailored to Your Specific Needs
Along with our focus on treating the whole person, we also focus on tailoring evidence-based practices and therapeutic modalities to your unique needs. Some of the modalities you may experience during your time at Profound include:
- Trauma-informed therapy: Helps address the impact past traumas have on current mental health and provides healing through therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): An evidence-based therapy that helps people identify and change negative thought patterns contributing to symptoms
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): Helps clients learn skills to manage emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, improve relationships, and practice emotional regulation
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT): Medications are often integral to managing psychotic disorders, and with the help of psychiatrists and medical professionals, we can ensure medications are prescribed and managed appropriately
- Psychodynamic therapy: Focuses on exploring unconscious thoughts and past experiences to uncover the root causes of psychotic disorders
Other evidence-based and therapeutic modalities you may encounter with us include somatic experiencing therapy, experiential and adventure therapy, equine and animal therapy, art and music therapy, and family therapy.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
As mentioned, individuals experiencing psychosis may use drugs and alcohol in an attempt to manage their symptoms. Additionally, substance use can also lead to or exacerbate these psychotic symptoms. In instances when a person is struggling with SUD and a psychotic disorder, dual diagnosis treatment becomes critical.
Our Comprehensive Program Overview for Psychotic Disorder Treatment
Along with dual diagnosis treatment and the many therapeutic practices mentioned above, we focus on providing clients with a well-rounded treatment experience. Our comprehensive program does this by providing individualized treatment plans, compassionate and collaborative care, and a safe and supportive healing environment.
Comprehensive Aftercare Planning
Of course, treatment for SUD and psychotic disorders is only one step in a much longer process, but we can help set you up for success. We provide comprehensive aftercare planning to ensure long-term success and sobriety. That includes providing clients with continued therapy, support groups, and additional resources for managing life post-treatment.
If you or a loved one is struggling with a psychotic disorder, Profound Treatment can help. Reach out to learn more about our compassionate, evidence-based, and holistic approach to care, and begin your healing journey today.
Don’t wait to seek professional treatment if you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms of a psychotic disorder. Call Profound Treatment at (310) 340-2609 to start your journey toward healing today.
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Profound Success Stories From Our Clients
Profound is definitely one of the best treatment centers in Los Angeles. They have a strong clinical team, with amazing therapists and doctors available to clients on a weekly basis. The groups are stimulating, engaging, and thought provoking, and the facilitators truly care about each client. I would 100% recommend Profound to anyone looking for treatment.
GABRIELLE M.
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Profound changed my life. I've been to several places, and Profound is BY FAR the BEST place I've attended. The staff always made time for me even when they were busy! They are one of a kind and will genuinely take care of you. They will believe in you until you can believe in yourself.
Ashley T.
Profound Alumna
An incredible place of recovery, where the staff members genuinely care and the clients support one another. Profound is a place where everyone forms one large family, and facilities and houses themselves are fantastic. I strongly recommend this place to anyone ready to take their sobriety seriously. I love it here.
Bradley T.
Profound Alumnus
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