Eating Disorder Treatment

Recovering from an eating disorder is possible. At Sovereign Health of California, our adolescent and adult female patients are provided with the most comprehensive treatment plans so they can recover from anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa along with any co-occurring disorders. Through Sovereign Health’s Eating Disorder Program, patients learn healthy behaviors regarding food, effective coping skills, healthy eating behaviors, and positive feelings about their body shape and weight.

Locations

Sovereign Health of California offers an Eating Disorder Program for females who have anorexia and bulimia nervosa at our San Clemente and Rancho San Diego locations. Our San Clemente facility offers a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for the treatment of eating disorders among females age 18 and older.

Girls from ages 12 to 17 can also receive treatment for eating disorders at our Rancho San Diego adolescent residential facility, which offers both inpatient and outpatient treatment programs to female adolescents affected by eating disorders.

Admissions

Sovereign Health of California’s clinical treatment team specializes in identifying and treating the primary eating disorder along with any co-occurring disorders. During the admissions process, all patients receive a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment and physical examination to diagnose the primary eating disorder, identify the presence of any co-occurring mental, medical or substance use disorders, and develop individualized treatment plans based on patients’ specific needs.

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Mental Health Treatment At Sovereign Health

When a person has a mental health disorder, it can have debilitating effects on their daily life. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, about 61 million Americans live with some type of mental illness.

For those who seek treatment, visiting a psychologist or psychiatrist is not always enough. Many continually struggle, entering therapy programs and facilities without ever achieving a successful recovery. This cycle leads to frustration and feelings of hopelessness, which is why it is important that individuals find the right treatment program for their condition.

In other cases, people may attempt to self-medicate and deal with mental health issues on a daily bases. This self-medication can cause an addiction to the substance being abused, from alcohol to prescription drugs. People will receive treatment for only one condition and not realize the untreated one can cause relapse. The first step to receiving treatment for a mental illness is a proper diagnosis—which may mean a dual diagnosis of addiction and co-occurring mental disorder.

Mental health diagnosis

Due to the stigma of mental illness, people believe a diagnosis for an illness spells the end of their life. In reality, mental health treatment has come a long way and varies per individual. The methods of treatment depend on the type of disorder and the severity.

Some people do well just by attending group therapy and/or individualized psychotherapy while maintaining their regular life. Others may need additional treatment and support from a residential treatment center. These programs build a safe and secure atmosphere for patients to receive treatment.

Treatment at Sovereign Health

The Sovereign Health Group is licensed for mental health, while treating all underlying co-occurring disorders such as addiction, concurrently. Through developing an individualized treatment plan, Sovereign Health can treat the patient and not just the disorder.

We offer treatment programs for a large spectrum of issues including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, trauma and more. In treating the patient and not just the illness, Sovereign Health educates patients on the skills necessary to live above the mental illness. Patients should not enter treatment with unrealistic standards as recovery is a process.

Each patient begins the intake process with a thorough assessment of medical and treatment history, along with a physical and psychiatric evaluation. The diagnosis is developed based off this information and helps to create the individual treatment plan for the patient. Mental health treatment includes a variety of therapy methods such as:

Individual therapy
Group therapy
Process groups
Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT
Expressive arts therapy and yoga

The Sovereign Health Group facility in San Clemente, California, uses neurofeedback, which maps brainwaves to learn the specific imbalances affecting the brain. The Sovereign Alumni program has a service known as TEAM, or Technology Enhanced Aftercare Monitoring, assisting patients as they enter a new healthy lifestyle.

The Sovereign Health Group will strive to use the treatment method which works for the individual. If you have any questions about our programs, speak to our admissions team using the 24/7 helpline. They are ready to help you or your loved one begin your journey to mental health.