Behavioral Health Services
Mental health and behavioral health services are often viewed as interchangeable, but there are some clear distinctions between these terms—as well as between the methods of providing treatment.
The key difference between behavioral health and mental health is in their scope. While mental health refers solely to mental disorders, behavioral health encompasses a broader range of physical, psychological, and lifestyle factors that, when taken together, speak to an individual’s overall sense of wellness. This can include behaviors related to mental health, as well as those related to relationships, substance use and abuse, and general health.
The most common therapeutic service for the care of behavioral health issues is cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. This type of therapy works to challenge the negative thought patterns that lead to unhealthy behaviors. CBT is also used to treat the mental disorders that may be linked in some way to these behaviors, including depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Other types of therapy that can help with the treatment of behavioral health include psychotherapy (or “talk therapy), group therapy, and family therapy. Medication therapy may be warranted as well for some individuals.
Behavioral Evaluations Near Palm Beach County
A behavioral health evaluation is a detailed process that involves a mental health professional working with an individual to define troubling behaviors and the thought patterns that are behind them. These evaluations are critical to ensuring that a patient is correctly diagnosed, and also helps with ruling out other possible physical or mental health disorders that could be the root cause of problematic behaviors.
It is important that behavioral evaluations are performed by a qualified professional, though more than one type of behavioral health service provider can provide them. To get an evaluation done, seek out a mental health provider who you feel safe working with, or ask your general care provider for a referral.
Behavioral Health Resources
If you or someone you know is in need of behavioral health support, help is available. Call us at (855) 859-8808, available 24/7 at no cost, or visit one of the resource pages below.
Resources
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Freedom from Fear
- MentalHealth.gov
- Mental Health America
- Narcotics Anonymous
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National Council for Behavioral Health
- National Empowerment Center
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
We Can Help
For more comprehensive treatment support, Synergy Health Programs offer both inpatient and residential treatment centers that work with individuals to address problematic behaviors and the negative thought patterns that are at their roots. Through the use of therapy—including cognitive behavioral therapy—as well as medications when appropriate, we can help you overcome the behaviors that are causing you distress and get you on a healthier path.
Find Behavioral Health Services Near Palm Beach County
To find behavioral health services, the best place to start is usually with your general care provider or with your insurance company. The latter will be able to tell you which providers are in your network to help you narrow down your options.
Depending on your needs, you may require the services of an individual provider, or you may require more intensive treatment, such as an inpatient or residential treatment center. Your initial behavioral health evaluation will help guide your decision making process and help you put together a treatment plan that is best suited for your individual needs.
Types of Behavioral Health Providers
Various types of care providers assist with the treatment of behavioral health disorders. An individual undergoing behavioral health treatment may see two or more of these types of providers over the course of their treatment journey. These include:
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Social workers
- Licensed professional counselors
- Neurologists
- Other types of physicians
- Nurse practitioners