CONDITIONS TREATED

Although a mental health disorder affects the way an individual thinks, behaves, and feels, with treatment the symptoms can be substantially mitigated and managed.

MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT

Which Mental Health Conditions are Treated at Robles Ranch?

Robles Ranch Mental Health is a residential treatment program that provides comprehensive treatment for individuals with the following mental health disorders:

Anxiety disorders:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder
GAD features irrational feelings of fear, worry, or dread. Includes restlessness, sleep disruption, trouble concentrating, sweating, shaking, headaches, and stomach distress.
Social Anxiety Disorder
Features intense fear of being judged or ridiculed publicly which results in isolating and avoidant behaviors.
Panic Disorder
Features sudden, unpredictable symptoms that may include heart palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, trembling, sweating, and dizziness.
Specific Phobia
Features an intense, irrational fear of a specific thing, place, or situation which results in avoidance behaviors.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
OCD features obsessive worries or thoughts that lead to compulsive repetitive behaviors to relieve stress.

Depressive disorders:

Major Depression Disorder
MDD features persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, despair, change in sleep habits, change in eating habits, loss of interest in activities once enjoyed, foggy thinking, and suicidal thoughts.
Postpartum Disorder
Features the symptoms of MDD following the birth of a baby, including severe fatigue, inability to care for the baby or self, intense irritability, exhaustion, and anxiety.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Features depressed mood, severe PMS symptoms, anger and irritability, and hopelessness.
Dysthymia
A milder form of MDD that lasts for more than two years with no relief.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Features symptoms of MDD caused by lack of sun exposure during the winter months, resulting in vitamin D depletion, hypersomnia.

Trauma disorders:

Acute Stress Disorder
Features symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, flashbacks or nightmares, emotional numbness, social withdrawal, substance abuse, and being easily startled. Symptoms last less than one month.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Features the same symptoms as acute stress disorder but with symptoms persisting for a month or longer.

How Are Mental Health Disorders Diagnosed?

Upon admission to Robles Ranch, you will participate in a thorough intake process and psychological evaluation. This is a critical step in assessing symptoms, possible causal factors, and arriving at an accurate diagnosis.

The clinical team conducting the psychological evaluation uses the following methods to diagnose the mental health disorder:

Intake interview
Mental health history and current symptoms

Health history and current health status
Diagnostic assessments, such as relevant questionnaires

These tools provide the necessary information to reach an accurate diagnosis and then create a customized treatment plan.

What to Expect in Residential Treatment

A comprehensive mental health treatment program will include the following interventions:

Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy involves one-on-one talk sessions with a licensed therapist. The type of therapy utilized is determined by the diagnosis.
Group therapy
Small group sessions are facilitated to encourage open discussion of topics related to mental health.
Medication
Medication is often included as part of the overall treatment plan.
Holistic activities
Holistic methods, such as yoga and meditation, help to reduce and manage stress and anxiety.

Mental Health Continuing Care

Continuing care follows the residential treatment program and helps clients sustain the progress they have made in treatment. Continuing care actions may include transitional housing, outpatient treatment, support groups, and holistic therapies.

Robles Ranch Mental Health offers a serene residential setting where you can begin the healing process toward restoring emotional wellness.