Behavioral and Mental Health Services – Available in Colonial Heights, VA
Many people struggle with their behavioral and mental health and the impact it can have on their daily life. Behavioral health concerns, whether they stem from a mental illness or a traumatic situation, impact all aspects of someone’s life. If you're concerned about certain troublesome behaviors in yourself or a loved one, the team at WHOA can help you with comprehensive, client-centered behavioral health services in Colonial Heights, VA.
Behavioral Health Concerns are More Common Than You May Think
Millions of adults in the U.S. struggle with treatable mental health concerns, many of whom exhibit concerning behaviors as a symptom of their illness.
Some numbers to consider about behavioral health in adults:
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults experiences serious mental illness each year
- An estimated 53 million adults have a mental illness – yet less than 40% seek treatment
It's not just adults who struggle. Teens and youths can also experience serious behavioral issues, which can complicate their peer and family relationships and performance in school.
Consider these facts:
- 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
- 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-14
Behavioral Health Versus Mental Health—What's the Difference?
Behavioral health is the mind-body connection and the overall well-being of both. This encompasses everything from physical health, eating, sleeping, and exercise habits to mental health. It is the relationship between the impact of behavior and the health and well-being of the body, mind, and spirit. Ideally, healthy daily habits positively affect our physical and mental health.
Although behavioral health and mental health are used interchangeably, they're not quite the same. Mental health is just one facet under the larger umbrella of behavioral health. Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being all contribute to our mental health. It influences how we think, feel, and act, as well as how we deal with stress, interact with others and make decisions.
Services Tailored To Meet Your Needs
Whoa provides services intended to help people live a healthier life, whether it's focusing on mental, physical, emotional, or psychological health. Behavioral health specialists consider behaviors and habits that contribute to the person's condition, and they consider deliberate behavioral modification as part of the client's treatment plan.
Some services for behavioral health include:
- Psychiatric care
- Marriage and family counseling
- Mental healthcare
- Chronic disease management
- Substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery
- Sleep disorders
- Poor personal hygiene
- Eating disorders
These services are intended to treat the underlying causes of specific behaviors, so our approach for you may consist of one, or more of these services. We want to help you understand the why and the how, so we can focus on helping you enjoy a better life.
Mental health services are targeted to help those with mental health conditions with the support and skills they need to live a meaningful and functional life. These services include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or counseling and can happen in a private or group setting depending on their needs and comfort level.
A Personalized Approach to Behavioral Health Treatment
At WHOA, we recognize the problems that can arise when someone may be struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, experiencing stress at work or school, or they may be seeking a way to balance all their obligations and responsibilities. When you're overwhelmed and need somewhere to turn, we're right here, just a phone call away.
We offer comprehensive behavioral health services tailored to your needs and current situation. We understand that you may have life obligations, so we offer flexible therapy schedules and even telemedical appointments for one-on-one counseling with a licensed therapist. Contact us today for a confidential assessment!
