What We Treat
Personality Disorders
Addressing Personality Disorders at Pasadena Villa Outpatient
Defining personality disorders
What are they? Disorders characterized by psychosis, a condition that causes difficulty with perceiving reality as it is
What causes them? The exact cause is unknown, but genetics, brain chemistry, stress, and psychoactive drugs may all play a role
How common are they? Roughly 1% of people worldwide suffer from schizophrenia, ranking it among the top 10 global disability causes
What are the effects? Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and disorganized or catatonic behavior, reduced motivation and expressiveness
The ABCs of Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
Psychotic disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder interfere with the way a person thinks and behaves, causing them to struggle to discern reality from false perceptions and beliefs. This often results in the individual developing persistent delusions about themselves or others. Treatment usually includes antipsychotic medications, and we work with clients to achieve the highest levels of functioning and independence.
Borderline personality disorder affects 1.6% of adults (roughly 14 million Americans) at some point in their life.
About Personality Disorders
What are they? Complex mental health conditions that affect emotional regulation, self-image, and relationships, often leading to impulsive behaviors
What causes them? Scientists generally agree that genetic and environmental influences are likely to be involved, and certain events during childhood may also play a role
How common are they? 31% of adults in the US experience one or more at some time in their lives, 19% in the past year
What are the effects? Extreme anger, anxiety, depression, engaging in dangerous behaviors, paranoia, tumultuous relationships, frantic attempts to avoid abandonment
The ABCs of Personality Disorders
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and other personality disorders are serious mental illnesses that center on the inability to manage emotions effectively. Sufferers often find life chaotic and overwhelming. They have difficulty regulating emotions, making relationships difficult to navigate. These issues are compounded because BPD and other personality disorders often co-occur in conjunction with conditions like eating disorders, addiction, anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder.
Borderline personality disorder affects 1.6% of adults (roughly 14 million Americans) at some point in their life.
Conditions We Treat
At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, our expert clinical team is experienced in addressing a wide range of mental health issues.
Our Levels of Care
Not everyone needs residential care to address their mental health challenges. For some, commitments like career, school, or caregiving make residential treatment impossible. Pasadena Villa Outpatient’s partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and virtual outpatient programs combine structured care with schedule flexibility. Whatever your needs, we have a program that’s right for you.
Treatment Starts With One Conversation
The Pasadena Villa Outpatient admissions team can answer questions about outpatient mental health treatment, verify insurance, and help you find the right location and level of care. Call or complete the form below to get started.
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