If you are struggling with childhood trauma and mental health, you should know that you are not alone. A lot of people who experienced trauma in their childhood have problems with their mental health at a later date. That can be because they did not fully process the trauma the right way at a mental health treatment and addiction center, or simply because they have not had the proper kind of treatment to understand what happened to them and how to cope with it.
Even people who have processed their trauma could still have triggers and times when things are uncomfortable. With the good coping skills you can learn at Crestview Recovery, you can have a much better chance of dealing with mental health issues brought on by childhood trauma in a healthier way for a better future.
Trauma and Mental Health
It can be upsetting to learn that there is a link between childhood trauma and mental health issues later in life, but it is not really surprising. Children are shaped by what they experience, and if those experiences are traumatic for them they are not sure how to process them correctly. They do not think about these issues in the same way adults do, and that can lead to behaviors that are designed to help them cope. Unfortunately, those behaviors may not really be healthy, and they can lead to more patterns that need to be broken in order for the person to fully heal.
At Crestview Recovery at our drug and alcohol rehab center, we can help you work through this kind of trauma and the mental health issues that come from it, so you can focus on being happy and healthy as you move forward. We help you learn how to overcome your trauma and work through it so you can live a life addiction free.
Treatment You Need
One of the most important things for you as you work through childhood trauma and mental health issues is the kind of treatment program you have. There are different options for treatment, and determining which one is right for you can depend on what type of trauma that you have experienced and the mental health issues you currently have, among other factors. When you work with the caring and compassionate professionals at Crestview Recovery, though, you will have a better chance to get through the issues you face and fully process the trauma experienced in childhood. Some of the treatment opportunities and addiction treatment programs we have available to help you include:
- Partial hospitalization program (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
- Outpatient drug rehab center
- Aftercare
- Extended care addiction treatment
- Trauma therapy
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Individual therapy
With therapy options and other types of treatment assistance, you can get back to a life that feels good and where childhood trauma and mental health issues are not in control anymore. We are here to help make that possible for you through our addiction therapy services.
Trauma Help From Crestview
There is no reason to spend another day struggling with past trauma, mental health issues, and the problems that can come along with those concerns. You can break free of all of that when you come to the right place for treatment and support. Contact Crestview Recovery today at 866.262.0531, and let us help you get on the path that leads to a strong and lasting recovery from the problems you have faced in life. No matter how long it has been, you can still learn new ways to cope that will help you move forward with a life you want and deserve.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
