Greater Boston Behavioral Health

In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.

Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.

Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.

This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.

This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.

Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.

In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.

Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.

Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.

Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.

These disorders affect an individual's way of thinking, feeling, and behaving, often leading to strained relationships and significant emotional distress.

ADHD, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, stems from dopamine irregularities and is a common mental health condition.

Anxiety disorders involve excessive worry and physical symptoms such as tension and elevated blood pressure, often interfering with daily life.

Bipolar disorder features intense mood swings from highs (mania) to lows (depression), impacting one's ability to function normally.

When someone has both a mental health disorder and substance abuse issue, it is known as a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder.

This behavioral condition involves excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, often seen in relationships involving addiction.

PTSD arises from traumatic events, causing symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts that can persist long after the event.

Traumatic experiences can result in long-lasting mental health challenges, often referred to collectively as trauma, requiring specialized care.

While anger itself is not a disorder, it can become problematic if it disrupts relationships and daily activities, making management strategies essential.

Burnout is characterized by extreme exhaustion and lack of fulfillment, often resulting from prolonged work-related stress and overcommitment.

OCD involves persistent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors, disrupting daily life and requiring targeted treatment to manage.

While stress can help you adapt to challenges, chronic stress can lead to serious physical and mental health problems that require intervention.

Eating disorders are characterized by unhealthy eating behaviors and distorted body image, often requiring comprehensive treatment.

Experiencing grief is a natural part of dealing with loss, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can disrupt daily life. Professional help can support recovery.

Depression ranges from mild to severe, causing feelings of fatigue, numbness, and disinterest in daily activities, impacting overall well-being.

Self-harm involves intentionally causing injury to oneself and is often linked to mental health issues, necessitating professional intervention.