Symptoms, treatments, and what to expect
What is behavioral health?
Behavioral health is the result of our daily learned habits and their effect on our overall well-being, emotions, biology, and behavior. It's often interchanged with mental health, but is a far more wide-reaching term that encompasses not just our wellness as it relates to our mental health, but the way our thoughts and actions play out in day-to-day lives.
Positive behavioral health can be defined as engaging in behaviors that help you maintain an evenly balanced mental and physical state. Exercising, eating a healthy diet, and taking appropriate steps to manage an existing disease, injury or ailment is the best way to keep a healthy balance in your life and sustain good behavioral health.
Symptoms
There are a multitude of symptoms of poor behavioral health that can negatively impact an individual's overall well-being. In many cases, these symptoms include troubling behaviors associated with mental illness such as:
Eating disorders:
Eating disorders are a range of psychological conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits that can negatively impact physical and mental health. Examples of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
Substance use:
Substance use refers to the use of drugs, alcohol, or other addictive substances in a way that causes harm to an individual's health, relationships, or daily functioning. Substance use disorders can range from mild to severe and can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life.
Social isolation:
Social isolation is a condition where an individual lacks social contact and feels disconnected from their community or society. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including mental illness, physical disability, or social stigma, and can lead to feelings of loneliness, depression, and anxiety.
Anxiety and phobias:
Anxiety and phobias are conditions characterized by persistent and excessive fear or worry about everyday situations or objects. These conditions can lead to physical symptoms such as sweating, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath, and can significantly impact an individual's ability to carry out daily activities.
Inconsistent sleep habits:
Inconsistent sleep habits refer to a pattern of irregular sleep that can negatively impact an individual's physical and mental health. Poor sleep habits can lead to fatigue, decreased cognitive function, and a range of other health problems.
Poor hygiene:
Poor hygiene refers to a lack of attention to personal hygiene, including grooming, dental care, and cleanliness. Poor hygiene can have a negative impact on an individual's physical health, social interactions, and self-esteem.
Treatment
Proper treatment can help someone with behavioral health issues realize their full potential, enjoy productive work, and better cope with the stresses inherent in everyday life. Well Care Community Health's psychiatrist, social worker, and life coach provide a thorough and systematic approach to the treatment of mental and behavioral health issues.
The licensed clinical social workers and behavioral health providers at Well Care Community Health work closely with primary care providers to ensure a discretely coordinated plan of care. Your emotional health and privacy come first at Well Care.
We hope this short article has clarified the symptoms that point to a behavioral health issue. If you or a loved one is experiencing these symptoms — there is treatment and help available!
Well Care Community Health is an FQHC with a mission to provide behavioral health care to underserved areas. We simply believe your health should come first. Finances, language barriers, and even transportation shouldn’t keep you from access to quality health care. Well Care accepts all insurance and offers a unique sliding fee scale to reduce the amount you pay. We also offer Spanish interpretation as well as transportation assistance for those in need.
With Well Care in your community, there’s no reason to delay. Well Care Community Health is welcoming patients now!
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