Behavioral Health

Before we get to simple terms allow us to bestow upon you the medical definition of behavioral health.  Behavioral health is the scientific study of the emotions, behaviors and biological function related to the mental well-being of an individual, their ability to function in daily activities of life, and how they view themselves as a person.  “Behavioral health” is the preferred term to “mental health.”  However, the general population tends to use the term “mental health” a majority of the time.  A person struggling with his or her behavioral health may come face to face with several conditions that may interfere with their daily life causing their loved one to notice disruptions in their usual routines.  If that is the case, the condition has resulted in problems in which they should seek medical attention for before anything worse happens.

You or your loved one may be involved in a situation during life that has negative effects that may become chronic and eventually result in problems that require medical intervention to get back to “normal.”  Most everyone should have a good idea of what their “normal” level of functioning is and how they cope with daily situations.  Examples of situations that could result in disruption of an individual’s behavioral health include but are not limited to:  stress, depression, anxiety, problems with relationships, grief, addiction, ADHD or learning disabilities, mood disorders, or other psychological concerns.  Several professionals such as counselors, therapists, life coaches, psychologists, nurse practitioners or physicians can evaluate your situation to develop a plan to help manage your specific behavioral health concerns with treatments such as therapy, counseling, and/or medication. 

It is important to always determine if non-pharmacological interventions will prove to resolve the condition causing your behavioral health to be compromised.  If your condition is more serious and has caused problems in other body systems other than just your emotional well-being, medications may be prescribed to treat your signs and symptoms and prevent any worsening that could occur.  If you were to ever have any questions or concerns regarding your treatment plan or medications, please do not hesitate to contact us or your provider.  Any hesitation could result in a delay in your progress toward resolving or adapting to your current situation to restore your functioning in daily activities.

In order for individuals to be completely healthy, components of their behavior well-being must be maintained as best as possible to maintain their optimal level of functioning.  There is much more to the health of individuals than just their observable, physical needs.  A goal of medical care is to provide holistic care, catering to the needs of every part of the being, emotional, physical, and spiritual, etc.  With Total Home Health, we strive to generate trusting relationships with you and provide 1:1 care in order to understand your needs as best as possible.  The care you receive from us will be on a personal level and we will provide care directed by your care plan that was developed after your evaluation, while treating you as a whole to ensure holistic care for optimal functioning.

Our professional staff will bring care to you in your home environment.  With behavioral health issues, generally being able to remain in a familiar environment with less stimulation, such as your home, will most likely result in better outcomes for you related to your condition.  If you or your loved one is diagnosed by your provider with a condition that may compromise your behavioral health and are able to safely remain in your home, Total Home Health professionals are ready and will be there to care for you! 

If your provider decides that your condition can be managed safely by adhering to a regimen of home health care, look no further than our company.  Several different routes may have to be taken to reach the goals of your treatment, because everyone is different in the way they tick and go about activities.  To provide care to someone who has compromised behavioral health it takes a special person who is dedicated, motivated and passionate about their work.  We will also do our best to educate the family that may be having trouble grasping the condition of their loved ones, so that they can better understand what is going on.  Our licensed professionals at Total Home Health will be there for you every step of the way.