Our mental health affects every aspect of our lives, including our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Taking care of our mental health is a vital part of self-care at all stages of life.
At Cottonwood Tucson, our board-certified medical director and master’s-level counselors provide various forms of mental health treatment. Our medical and counseling team helps patients identify and change maladaptive attitudes, behaviors, attitudes, and beliefs that can undermine their mental health. In our clinical work, we identify core issues, uncovering and resolving longstanding psychological problems that can cause these issues.
Individuals seeking treatment for primary mental health diagnoses, with or without a history of a substance use disorder, will find Cottonwood Tucson the perfect environment in which to address challenges such as:
Cottonwood provides a supportive, therapeutic environment that helps our patients address their stressors and heal before returning home. Our residential Arizona mental health program is designed to stabilize symptoms and identify coping skills.
Mental health is vital to our overall well-being, influencing our thoughts, feelings, and actions. It encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social health, affecting how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Understanding mental health is crucial, especially since mental disorders can significantly impact daily life and overall happiness.
Mental health is not just the absence of mental illness; it is a state of well-being where individuals can realize their potential, cope with the everyday stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to their community. Good mental health is essential for:
Behavioral and mental health issues are a broad range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior. Here are some of the most prevalent mental health issues affecting individuals today:
Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear or worry. Common types include:
Mood disorders primarily involve disturbances in a person’s emotional state, including:
These disorders affect how individuals think, feel, and behave. Common types include:
Psychotic disorders involve distorted thinking and awareness. The most recognized psychotic disorder is:
Eating disorders involve preoccupation with food, body weight, and shape. Examples include:
In addition to individual, group, and family therapy, holistic treatment is a significant part of our Tucson, Arizona, mental health treatment program. Our multidisciplinary team works with each patient to create a treatment plan specifically tailored for them. Since no two patients have identical needs or desired outcomes from their treatment, this plan provides a structure that helps each patient achieve their treatment goals.
Proper diet and physical activity are crucial in optimizing the brain’s ability to think clearly and maintain a confident, happy mood. Our behavioral health nutritionists work with patients to develop individualized eating plans that optimize their vitamin and amino acid intake to boost their mental health.
Exercise has also proven helpful in increasing serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine – the brain’s primary mood-regulating chemical messengers – so exercise therapy is a significant part of our treatment process for mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety disorders.
Our other holistic mental health treatment modalities include:
