Mental Health Programs at Banyan

Mental health disorders are complex diseases that can affect every area of a person's life. Mental health facilities should offer various psychotherapeutic treatment modalities to address the symptoms and underlying causes of disorders like depression and anxiety, as well as the impact they have on the individual's life.

Signs You Need Mental Health Help

Signs and symptoms of mental illness can vary depending on the disorder the individual has. Mental illness symptoms can affect a person’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, making typical, everyday things difficult.

Common examples of mental health symptoms include:

• Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate
• Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia, or hallucinations
• Excessive anger, hostility, or violence
• Excessive fears or worries
• Extreme feelings of guilt
• Extreme mood swings of highs and lows
• Feeling sad or down
• Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
• Major changes in eating habits (i.e., eating too much or eating too little)
• Major changes in sleep habits (i.e., sleeping too much or too little)
• Problems with alcohol or drug use
• Sex drive changes
• Significant tiredness or low energy
• Suicidal thinking
• Trouble understanding and relating to situations and people
• Withdrawal from friends and activities

Symptoms of mental health disorders can also appear as physical problems, such as stomach pain, diarrhea, headaches, back pain, and unexplained body aches. Most mental health problems don’t improve on their own, and if untreated, a mental illness is likely to get worse over time.

If you’re showing any of the signs listed above, especially suicidal thoughts and behavior, get help right away. Suicidal thinking is a major symptom of mental illness that rarely goes away on its own, so immediately reaching out for professional care is crucial.

What We Treat at Banyan

Mental illness is a broad term to define many individual disorders. Our mental health programs are designed to treat various mental health ailments, including thought disorders and affective disorders (mood and anxiety disorders). We work with patients that fall anywhere from mild to severe on the mental illness spectrum with the goal of helping them lead happier and healthier lives.

Thought Disorders

Thought disorders are typically defined as disorders that cause an individual to hallucinate, have delusions, and be out of touch with reality. Some thought disorders that we treat in our Banyan behavioral health programs include: 

• Schizophrenia
• Schizoaffective Disorder
• Schizophreniform Disorder

As stated before, those living with any of the three disorders listed above may experience troubling hallucinatory symptoms, making it hard for the person suffering to distinguish between real life and their own imagination. Delusions, disorganized thought and speech patterns, and abnormal motor behavior may also be present in a person diagnosed with a thought disorder. If someone is exhibiting any of these distressing symptoms, it is crucial that you help them access our mental health services before they continue to escalate.

Affective Disorders

Affective disorders, also known as mood disorders, are commonly diagnosed psychiatric diseases that have varying symptoms. These symptoms can have a devastating effect on a person’s ability to lead a normal life, including impacting their relationships, social standing, and professional and educational progress.

The types of affective disorders treated at our Mental Health rehab include:

• Adjustment disorder
• Anxiety disorder
• Attachment disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Major depressive disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Self-injury or self-harming behaviors

Our rehab for mental health also provides resources to aid patients in overcoming different traumatic events, including grief, loss, assault, and difficult major life changes. It is understandable that events like these can make it hard to move forward but allowing it to fester will only make things worse. It is only by confronting it that a person can begin to relinquish the control their trauma has over them.

Levels of Care of Our Mental Health Program

Residential Mental Health Treatment

Residential treatment for mental health is a comprehensive therapeutic program designed to assist individuals with serious mental health issues. Clients temporarily move into a specialized facility to receive round-the-clock care from a multidisciplinary team of specialists. These facilities offer therapeutic interventions such as medication management, therapy sessions, psychiatric assessments, and holistic approaches to meet the complex needs of individuals with acute mental health issues. The structured and supportive environment allows patients to focus on their mental health and learn coping mechanisms while being removed from everyday stresses. The duration of residential treatment varies based on individual needs and progress, providing a secure setting for long-term recovery, intensive therapy, and the creation of a customized treatment plan. Many choose mental health residential treatment for its environment and additional benefits, such as:

• Removal from their current situation: Traditional therapy, while it might specifically take place in a counselor’s office and be helpful for some, does not remove the client from their at-home situation. The individual is still surrounded by the people, places, and things that could act as triggers, challenges, or reminders of their mental illness. Residential therapy, however, entirely removes the individual from their environment and offers them a safe and neutral place where they can start over and create healthy and productive habits.
• Various forms of psychotherapy: Our drug rehab offers cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), individual and group therapy, and other forms of therapy programs to serve the client in all areas and prepare them for life after treatment. Therapy sessions may focus on relevant topics like emotional regulation, “relapse” prevention, coping mechanisms, and more.
• 24/7 care: While certain mental health disorders do not endanger the life of the client, others do pose a threat to the person’s safety. Our inpatient mental health facility provides a safe space with constant supervision for those who require continual medical assistance.
• Support during and after treatment: Those who go through residential treatment for mental health go through the program with others who are also in recovery. This developed sense of community can be incredibly helpful both during and after the program. During the time they’re onsite, clients can process their experiences together, and after they leave, they have a support group in which they can continue to connect with others in the same stage of recovery. This creates a very strong, special bond.

Our PHP Mental Health Programs for Adults

Our treatment center offers a partial hospitalization program, and mental health care focus, for various types of disorders. A partial hospitalization program (PHP) can be used as a step down from inpatient care, or it can be used as the first level of care patients receive. PHP mental health treatment is best suited for individuals who have difficulty functioning at work and/or school, are not at risk of harming themselves, and are medically stable.

To ensure that this is the best step for new patients, our team first evaluates their health via a thorough clinical assessment. This allows us to create an effective mental health treatment plan for patients and offer them the best care possible.

Benefits of Partial Hospitalization for Mental Health

There are many benefits of partial hospitalization programs for mental illness that offer several advantages, providing individuals with a comprehensive and flexible approach to address their mental health needs. This level of treatment is suitable for those who require more than traditional outpatient services but do not necessitate full-time residential care.

Some benefits of mental health partial hospitalization include:

• Structured support: Participants benefit from a highly structured and therapeutic environment during the day, which includes various therapeutic interventions, group sessions, and skill-building activities.
• Customized treatment plans: Treatment plans are tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual, addressing their unique mental health challenges and goals.
• Flexibility: Partial hospitalization allows for flexibility in terms of scheduling and duration, accommodating individuals' responsibilities and preferences.
• Prevention of hospitalization: For some individuals, partial hospitalization serves as an effective step-down option from inpatient hospitalization, preventing the need for more restrictive forms of care.

Telehealth IOP Mental Health Treatment

At Banyan Treatment, we are committed to prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of our patients. Our comprehensive virtual mental health services effectively address conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and OCD, ensuring personalized and compassionate care for each individual.  To enhance accessibility and support, we offer Telehealth mental health services that allow patients to continue their treatment from the comfort and safety of their homes. This approach eliminates barriers such as commuting and privacy concerns, ensuring that individuals can access the support they need without interruption.

Our Telehealth Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured, intensive treatment through online platforms. Patients participate in three hours of therapy per day, three days a week, along with weekly one-hour individual therapy sessions. This flexible format ensures that patients can engage in their recovery process while managing their daily lives, making it easier to maintain consistent care. Whether patients prefer online or in-person treatment, our telehealth services offer a valuable option for those seeking ongoing support.