Mental Health Treatment Programs

A Mindful Approach to Mental Health

Mindfulness is an integral part of mental health care, as it helps us to become aware of our thoughts and feelings in the present moment. It can help us identify patterns of thinking that may be causing mental distress or contributing to mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Practicing mindfulness regularly can also help:

• Reduce stress
• Improve focus and concentration
• Increase self-awareness
• Cultivate greater acceptance of yourself and others
• Build emotional resilience
• Strengthen relationships with those around you

By taking time out each day to practice mindfulness meditation or other mindful activities like yoga or tai chi, we can understand how our mental state affects our physical well-being. This understanding allows us to make better choices in how we respond to situations that arise throughout the day, which can lead to improved mental well-being.

A mindful person pays attention in a particular, non-judgmental way to what is happening in the present moment. Mindfulness may seem like a simple concept, but this is a skill that takes time and energy to develop. We offer mindfulness workshops in some mental health treatment programs at our rustic Altoona, Florida ranch in central Florida. A mindful person is aware of—but not consumed by—the people and events around them.

What to Expect from Our Mental Health Treatment Programs

When individuals come to Harmony Hills, they can expect high-quality care delivered in a personable manner. Treating mental health concerns can be daunting, so we offer a safe, comfortable environment. Some of our mental health treatments programs feature:
Safety and stabilization – We are proud to offer a newly-built inpatient psychiatric hospital setting to help maintain your safety and start your recovery path. Our mental health treatment programs have been proven to impact various behavioral and psychological health concerns profoundly.
Psychiatric assessment – Our licensed psychiatric providers will provide a psychiatric evaluation to understand each client’s emotional, functional, and medication needs.

• Therapeutic alliance – You will be assigned a primary therapist to formulate your individualized treatment and community reintegration plan.
• Research has shown that a healthy, trusting relationship with a therapist can dramatically improve the potential for long-term recovery.
• Medical assessment – Our medical providers will identify any additional medical complexities that need to be addressed during your treatment. Ongoing medical needs will be incorporated into your mental health treatment plan.
• Individualized treatment plans – Members of our interdisciplinary team will work with clients individually and in treatment teams to help you establish short-term and long-term goals that support your behavioral health needs.

Whatever your need or the needs of those you care about, we can help.

Some Evidence-Based Approaches to Healing at Harmony Hills

At Harmony Hills, we offer various treatment approaches so that you can be sure the care you receive is specific to your unique needs. Specific treatment modalities we utilize include but are not limited to:

• Family therapy – A mental health condition affects the individual and those around them. We offer therapy sessions to help families understand and cope positively with mental health issues.
• Individual therapy – A mental health professional can develop an individualized treatment plan that considers the individual’s mental health and goals.
• Group therapy – Group therapy is an effective treatment approach for mental health conditions. Clients can learn from one another while developing stronger social connections and communication skills.
• Trauma therapy – Our mental health treatment programs are specially tailored to support individuals dealing with trauma. Our mental health treatment center is staffed with professionals who care about your mental and emotional well-being.
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) – CBT helps individuals learn to recognize and change mental health patterns that prevent them from feeling their best.
• Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) – DBT teaches individuals how to cope with mental health issues in a healthy, respectful manner.
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy – EMDR is an effective mental health treatment that helps individuals process trauma and other mental health issues.
• Relapse prevention – Relapse prevention is vital to mental health treatment and recovery.
• 12-Step therapy – 12-Step programs can help individuals with mental health recovery by providing a support system and guidance.

In some cases, these approaches to healing may be components of a treatment plan for co-occurring disorders or a dual diagnosis—often including addiction. There’s not much difference between plans like this and our other treatment for mental health conditions—only that co-occurring disorders must be treated simultaneously so that the treatment plans may consist of more approaches than usual.