Behavioral Health
CARE & SERVICES:
- Quality, caring environment in a secure facility
- Emotional support
- Short term and long term care
- Highly skilled, certified Therapists
- Positive, supporting environment
- On-call Psychiatrists
Festus
Matthews
Senath
Harrisonville Healthcare
Dexter
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Recognizing Behavioral Health problems… Recognizing Behavioral Health problems…Behavioral Health problems can range from relatively minor issues that interfere with a person’s ability to cope with or perform certain life functions, to far more major mental health problems that can have a devastating impact on an individual, their families and their loved ones. Left unaddressed, these conditions can continue to worsen and intensify to levels that damage or even destroy a person’s ability to lead a quality life. Individuals with Behavioral Health issues exhibit objectionable or maladaptive behaviors that are self-destructive or significantly impair their ability to function in everyday life. These challenging behaviors or conditions may include: extreme stress or anxiety, substance abuse, addictions, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, obesity, aggression or anger, personality disorders, schizophrenia or other troubles that negatively impact an individual’s quality of life.Care and treatment …Benchmark Healthcare’s Behavioral Health programs use cognitive therapy and modeling techniques designed to help people change the habits and behaviors that cause them significant problems functioning normally in everyday life. Modeling techniques, where individuals can observe people who are coping effectively in situations that they find problematic, are effective in helping modify behaviors. More severe Behavioral Health issues may require cognitive therapy to change the faulty thinking patterns that can lead an individual to exhibit inappropriate behaviors. Our Behavioral Health communities have on-staff psychiatrists make ongoing assessments to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to care routines. Dependent upon the needs of a specific individual, physician recommended medication regimens could be a part of treatment. The ultimate goal of behavioral therapy is to help people change their undesirable behaviors and replace them with more healthful responses and actions that improve their overall quality of life.Benchmark Healthcare can help…People with Behavioral Health problems face personal struggles that can cause fear and anxiety, physical and social issues, feelings of helplessness and emotional challenges that are difficult for others to understand. These problems can reach a point where families and loved ones are no longer able to cope, and the difficult decision to seek professional care becomes a reality. When the struggle becomes too great to face alone, Benchmark Healthcare’s Behavioral Health services are a compassionate option. Our teams of medical, nursing and therapy professionals are dedicated to helping people deal with and overcome their behavioral issues so they can live a more normal life, full of the quality and dignity they deserve. We offer outpatient, short term and long term options, in a quality, caring environment, free from the distractions and situations associated with an individual’s maladapted behavior. If you or a loved one is facing the challenges of a debilitating behavioral issue, you are not alone. We urge you to contact Benchmark Healthcare to learn more.Come see…If you or someone you love is struggling and diagnosed with behavioral issues, the caring attention and resources you need for help are available at Benchmark Healthcare. Contact us to arrange a personal tour of the Behavioral Health division of a Benchmark Healthcare community near you. |
