What We Treat
PTSD & Trauma
We all experience trauma, but for some, the response to traumatic events can become debilitating and require professional help.
Treatment for PTSD & trauma at Pasadena Villa
Individuals with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder typically respond quickly to antipsychotic drugs. For some, however, symptoms may persist despite proper medication.
At Pasadena Villa, we treat individuals with psychotic disorders with the most advanced evidence-based methods available. Our individualized treatment plans provide clients with the education and tools to help them achieve the highest levels of functioning and independence once they assimilate into everyday life.
Defining PTSD & trauma
Traumatic experiences affect everyone differently, often leaving emotional wounds that may not be visible but can profoundly impact daily life. Many individuals who experience or witness trauma develop lasting psychological symptoms that disrupt their ability to function.
One common result of trauma is PTSD, a mental health condition that can affect sleep, relationships, work, and overall well-being. PTSD symptoms range from mild to severe, yet many people don’t seek treatment because they fail to recognize the connection between their symptoms and the trauma they’ve endured. Early recognition and treatment are essential to healing and reclaiming a sense of normalcy.
PTSD affects 6 out of every 100 people, meaning 6% of the US population will have PTSD at some point in their lives.
FAQs
Questions about PTSD & trauma
What is PTSD?
PTSD is a serious mental health disorder that can develop in the aftermath of a traumatic event.
There are four main types of PTSD:
Acute stress disorder – Symptoms appear within the first month of the trauma and last between two days and four weeks.
Acute PTSD – Symptoms last for more than four weeks after the trauma.
Delay onset PTSD – This type is typically diagnosed when the signs and symptoms develop years after the traumatic event.
Chronic PTSD – Symptoms last for more than three months, disappear for a few days, and then reappear. The degree of PTSD varies among individuals.
Some people experience mild symptoms (such as irritability), while others are debilitated by the co-occurring disorders that often accompany PTSD, such as substance abuse, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders.
What are the signs and symptoms of PTSD?
Common signs and symptoms of trauma and PTSD include:
- Intense or unpredictable feelings
- Anxiousness, nervousness, overwhelm
- Uncontrollable irritability or moodiness
- Negative changes in thought and behavior patterns
- Repeated and vivid memories or nightmares of the traumatic events
- Rapid heartbeat or sweating
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Disrupted sleep and eating patterns
- Heightened anxiety or fears the traumatic event will be repeated
- Withdrawing, isolating, or disengaged from usual social activities
- Stress-related physical symptoms (headaches, nausea, chest pain)
Due to the range of severity of anxiety symptoms — some of which can be debilitating — it’s important to seek treatment for PTSD or trauma symptoms if you are suffering.
When should you seek treatment for PTSD?
You should seek help for PTSD if your symptoms begin to interfere with daily activities or relationships, cause sleep disturbances, make it difficult to regulate your emotions or lead to withdrawal and isolation. Early intervention can significantly improve your well-being and quality of life.
Pasadena Villa
Our Levels of Care
From residential treatment to partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, our continuum of care is designed to meet individuals at every stage of their recovery journey.
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