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Mental health conditions can affect your ability to deal with everyday situations, and it can be really hard to cope without any help or support.
Some people have both mental health conditions and addiction at the same time, which can make each one harder to manage.
At Castle Health, we provide therapy for mental health as part of our addiction treatment programmes.
We support people through inpatient rehab and outpatient therapy, helping them address their mental health concerns in a safe, professional setting.
If you’re looking for addiction and mental health services in the UK or Europe, you can start with a simple conversation with one of our team members, even if you’re not sure what you need help with yet.
Conditions we treat during outpatient therapy for mental health
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Mental health conditions look different from person to person. Everyone can ask for help when things start to feel hard, even if their challenges aren’t visible to others. You also don’t have to be at breaking point to ask for help.
What’s important is how your thoughts, mood, or behaviour are affecting your ability to cope, and what kind of support would make that easier.
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Understanding mental health services
It has been suggested that almost 20% of the WHO European population may be experiencing mental health challenges. The WHO also suggests that 1 in 8 people worldwide might be living with a mental health condition.
Mental health care offers practical support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or other mental health conditions – when accompanied by substance use disorders – that disrupt your daily life.
Therapy for mental health can help you understand what’s been driving these patterns and learn new, healthier ways to cope with them.
Mental health treatment during addiction rehab
It’s not uncommon for people to arrive at rehab with anxiety or trauma that played a part in their substance use. Some may also notice that their mental health symptoms appear or get worse as addiction takes hold.
During residential addiction treatment, we provide mental health treatment as part of your personalised programme. Each person starts with a psychiatric assessment so that any mental health conditions can be recognised and addressed in their treatment plan.
Mental health support during rehab may include:
- Ongoing psychiatric care
- One-to-one therapy alongside addiction-focused work
- Support with emotional regulation and distress
- Medication management, where appropriate
When mental health and addiction are treated together, people can learn to cope better with both. You’re not only supported to reduce or stop substance use, but also to deal with the thoughts and feelings that may have led to addiction in the first place.
If you have both depression and an addiction to alcohol, for example, we’ll address both issues together. This can lower the risk of mental health issues pulling someone back into drinking or drug use after rehab ends.
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If something doesn’t feel right, you can talk to us about our mental health help and what support might suit you.
Outpatient mental health services
Outpatient mental health services offer regular therapy sessions either at a clinic or online, without the need to stay at a rehab centre full-time.
This can suit people who want support while living at home, or those who’ve finished an inpatient rehab stay and still want or need ongoing support.
Outpatient mental health treatment allows you to work on real, everyday situations with your therapist. You can talk about what’s happening at home, work, or in relationships – in real time – and get clear guidance as you practise making gradual changes in your life.
Some people attend for a short period of time. Others choose to stay in therapy longer because their needs change or they want more time to work through complex problems.
Outpatient therapy for mental health and addiction may be suitable if:
- You are managing daily life, but still need professional support
- You want help with anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma
- You are continuing care after rehab
- You need treatment that fits around work or family life
Conditions we treat during outpatient therapy for mental health
We support a wide range of mental health conditions alongside addiction, including:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression
- Stress and burnout
- PTSD and trauma
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- OCD
- Eating disorders
Mental health problems look different from person to person. Everyone can ask for help when things start to feel difficult, even if this isn’t visible to others. You also don’t have to be at breaking point to ask for help.
What’s important is how your thoughts, mood, or behaviour are affecting your ability to cope, and what kind of support would make that easier.
Therapy for mental health
Therapy gives you time to talk through your mental health with a trained professional. It’s a space where you can speak honestly, even if you aren’t quite sure how to explain things yet.
At Castle Health, our therapists use evidence-based approaches to help you make sense of what you’re feeling and guide you on ways to improve your mental wellbeing.
Therapy for mental health is there to help you:
- Understand patterns in thoughts and behaviour
- Learn healthier coping strategies
- Improve emotional awareness and regulation
- Strengthen relationships and communication
- Build confidence in managing challenges
Therapy can support you whether your challenges have started recently or you have been living with them for years.
Assessment and treatment planning
You’ll start with an assessment that looks at your full story, past and present.
This includes your mental health history, what’s on your mind now, and how this connects with substance misuse or physical health.
It’s important that you’re involved in decisions about your care from the start. Your addiction and mental health treatment may need to adapt as you progress, so it continues to meet your needs.
In some cases, family therapy can also be beneficial. It helps people to talk more openly and support each other, especially when a mental health condition is affecting more than one person in the family.
Support beyond treatment for mental health
Mental health support doesn’t need to end when you’ve finished your therapy sessions. Ongoing care and planning are important for maintaining your progress as you continue to handle real-life challenges after treatment.
At Castle Health, support beyond treatment may include:
- Continued outpatient therapy
- Step-down support after rehab treatment
- Liaising with your GP or other healthcare providers
- Guidance on maintaining your mental wellbeing long term
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If you’re researching addiction and mental health services near you, it’s normal not to know what kind of treatment will be best for you.
Our team is here to listen. A private conversation can help you understand what support is available and which mental health service may be right for you.
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Frequently asked questions about therapy for mental health
Can I access therapy for mental health without addiction treatment?
Yes. You can access therapy for mental health without being in addiction treatment.
If you have an addiction to drugs, alcohol, or certain behaviours, Castle Health also offers mental health care and support as part of our addiction treatment programmes.
How do I know if I need mental health help?
If you’re wondering whether you need mental health help, take some time to think about how things are really affecting you.
If your thoughts or emotions are making it harder to cope or get through the day, some mental health support could be helpful.
Are mental health services confidential?
Yes. Mental health services are confidential.
What you share is kept private and handled with professional care, except in rare situations where safety is a concern.