Are you or a loved one suffering from depression or anxiety? Know that you’re not alone. Depression and anxiety have skyrocketed during the pandemic.
Even before that, Americans have been dealing with mental health concerns. Luckily, in Orange County, mental health treatment is available. Your insurance may be able to offer you free mental health services or partial coverage.
If you have Kaiser Permanente, you’ll have multiple coverage options. If you want the best treatment for mental health Orange County has to offer, First Light Recovery is now in-network with insurance carriers such as Anthem and Kaiser Permanente which can help cover your mental health treatment costs.
When to Get Mental Health Help
Mood disorders include all variations of depression as well as bipolar disorder.
Sad moods are normal. Everyone has off days. But that’s different from suffering from depression.
There are different types of depression. Major depressive disorder is a serious depressive episode. To be diagnosed, it must last for more than two weeks.
Major depressive disorder has a big impact on mood, well-being, and lifestyle. There are myriad factors that can cause a depressive episode.
There are other types of mood disorders. Dysthymia is persistent, low-grade irritability or depression. It lasts for two or more years.
Bipolar disorder is characterized by manic episodes as well as depressive episodes. You may also experience mood disorders triggered by life events.
This could be an injury or serious illness. This can also range from trauma, loss of a loved one, stress, and more. You may also deal with a mood disorder triggered by substance abuse.
If you or a loved one are dealing with the following symptoms, you’ll benefit from mental health care:
- Thoughts of suicide
- Persistent feeling of hopelessness
- Loss of pleasure from activities
- Sleeping issues
- Sadness, and low mood
- Moodiness and irritability
- Inability to concentrate or make decisions
- Issues with hygiene and self-care
- Significant weight loss or gain
Regardless of your age, gender, or life situation, you may suffer from depression. Outside factors such as the loss of a job may trigger it.
But it can also be harder to find a cause for a depressive episode. Even children may suffer from depression.
There are different approaches you can take in regards to treatment. You may opt for outpatient treatment. This may mean weekly therapy sessions.
But you may need something more intensive. This depends on how severe your mood disorder symptoms are.
What to Look For in a Treatment Center
Look for a treatment center that can offer the right treatment for you. You can sometimes opt for mental health treatment directly with your insurance provider.
However, this option can be challenging as they’re often overlooked. Another issue is if outpatient treatment is not sufficient.
In this case, your insurance will partner with other treatment centers. You can then go there using your insurance coverage.
Kaiser Permanente is a prominent health insurance company. They have extensive coverage within California. They cover mental health treatment in Orange County.
This means you’ll have coverage for mental health care with other trusted practitioners. This gives you different options. For some, they may need an in-patient program.
What Happens at a Treatment Center?
With mood disorders, some patients may need 24/7 care. In this setting, patients can work with trusted staff. The staff will work with patients on building up new skill-sets.
This means therapy, but also means learning budgeting, personal hygiene, and nutrition skills. A program like this will be a better fit for someone looking for in-depth mental health treatment.
There are a few qualities you’ll want to look for when choosing a treatment center:
- A center that prioritizes ongoing training for their staff
- Staff overseen by licensed clinicians
- A focus on psychoeducation
- 24/7 care and treatment options
Once you’ve found a treatment center that feels like a good fit, you’ll want to contact them. You can also ask your Orange County mental health association for recommendations.
How Does the Process Work?
Once you decide on a treatment center, check if they take Kaiser Permanente insurance. Often, the center will be in-network with major insurance carriers as First Light Recovery is.
If they are in-network, you’ll want to verify your insurance with them. You’ll want to have your birth date and contact information ready.
Also, prepare by gathering your insurance provider and policy number. You’ll also want to check which plan you have (PPO, HMO, etc).
After you choose a treatment center, you’ll create a plan together with your center. Together you’ll decide on your recovery goals. It will be rewarding for you to measure your progress as you begin treatment.
Together with your care providers, you’ll decide on a treatment path. This path will take you towards the life you want to be leading. This may mean learning new skills, processing trauma, or learning new skills.
You’ll be able to work on this in a safe space. Whether dealing with moderate, mild, or severe psychiatric issues, you’ll receive support.
You deserve to be well in Orange County; mental health is a serious issue. You do not need to suffer alone. If you have Kaiser Permanente insurance you have treatment options.
You can partner with mental health treatment centers that are in-network. Your loved one or yourself can receive 24/7 care and rehabilitation.
The Best Treatment for Mental Health Orange County Has to Offer
Mood disorders can wreak havoc on your life and cause shame, exhaustion, and pain. You do not need to suffer any longer. You can have the best treatment for mental health Orange County can offer you. Begin the admissions process today. We look forward to working with you at our peaceful Orange County treatment center.
