Conditions We Treat for Mental Health Recovery

Mental health conditions are as unique as the individuals who experience them, and understanding what makes each one different is essential for providing successful treatment.

At Helios West Palm, we provide treatment for a wide range of psychiatric conditions within our program using an individualized approach that takes into account a client’s symptoms, history, and goals.

Each condition listed below will be treated in a comprehensive program that combines evidence-based therapies, psychiatric treatment, and holistic treatment options. No matter what you may have been diagnosed with, our clinical team will be able to help you with the depth and expertise necessary to provide compassionate and accurate care. If you do not see your diagnosis listed or you are not sure if Helios West Palm is suitable for your treatment, please reach out to our admissions team and let us help determine if this is the right place for you.

Explore each mental health condition below to learn more about it and how it's treated at Helios West Palm.

ADHD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects focus, impulse control, and executive functioning. These areas of impairment can have a direct impact on a person’s employment, relationships, and self-image, in ways that negatively impact one’s daily functioning. At Helios West Palm, ADHD is treated within the context of the full clinical picture — often alongside co-occurring mood or anxiety disorders that complicate and compound the presentation.

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are one of the most prevalent mental health disorders today, and among the most undertreated, especially when anxiety has reached a level that affects an individual’s daily functioning.[1] Our residential program addresses anxiety at depth, using CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and medication management to reduce symptoms and build lasting coping skills.

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental illness that is characterized by extreme mood swings, energy levels, and behaviors that can be extremely destabilizing without appropriate intensive treatment. Helios West Palm has specific programming designed to teach people how to successfully manage the debilitating effects of both their mood episodes and the patterns that drive them.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental illness characterized by extreme emotional distress, unstable personal relationships, and an inability to effectively manage day-to-day stressors. It is one of the conditions that dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) was specifically developed to treat, and Helios West Palm offers DBT-informed care as a central component of treatment for patients with BPD.

Depression

Depression is more than just sadness. It is a condition that affects every aspect of life, from energy and sleep to identity and the ability to connect to people. For those whose depression has not responded to outpatient treatment, the intensity of a residential program like Helios West Palm can provide the clinical depth needed to finally break through.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior, excessive emotional reactions, and difficulty in interpersonal relations that leaves people with this diagnosis struggling to achieve satisfaction in relationships. Helios West Palm uses evidence-based modalities, individual psychotherapy, and group therapy to help patients build greater self-awareness and effectively manage their symptoms.

OCD

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is driven by intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that consume time, energy, and quality of life. At Helios West Palm, we treat OCD using evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy CBT within an intensive and supportive structure that can’t be found with traditional outpatient support.

PTSD & Trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and unresolved trauma are leading causes of mental health disorders and are frequently at the root of other mental health conditions. Helios West Palm employs and adheres to a trauma-informed care approach to treat people with unresolved trauma. Research on military personnel and veterans has shown that PTSD and unresolved trauma are extremely prevalent among these groups, and that trauma needs to be identified and treated as a chronic condition instead of a background factor.

Dissociative Disorders

Dissociative disorders can manifest in a multitude of different ways and typically are rooted in a form of trauma. Our focus on treating dissociation at Helios West Palm is to do so in a trauma-informed and clinically structured manner that emphasizes safety and gradually building internal stability.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

People with narcissistic personality disorder demonstrate a pattern of grandiosity, a lack of empathy, and difficulty with interpersonal relationships, which often serves to conceal significant underlying vulnerability and distress. The focus of treatment at Helios is to build genuine self-awareness and develop more adaptive patterns of relating to others through ongoing individual therapy in a structured, residential setting.

Dual Diagnosis

Dual diagnosis is the co-occurrence of a primary mental health disorder and a substance use disorder and requires us to address both issues simultaneously rather than sequentially. As a standalone behavioral health facility, Helios West Palm views mental illness as the primary diagnosis and the accompanying substance use disorder as a secondary diagnosis to be addressed as part of an integrated clinical plan.

Understanding the Complexity of Mental Health Conditions

Mental health doesn’t always fit neatly into one category. A lot of people come in thinking they have one issue, only to realize there are a few different things going on at the same time, and their symptoms may change over time and in new ways as their environment (stressors, etc.) and their personal life experiences change.[2] Therefore, it is important to take a holistic look at the big picture. At Helios West Palm, there is a focus on the underlying cause of the symptoms (rather than labeling the diagnosis itself) so that one can gain an understanding of the connections between them and how this affects each person on a daily basis.

The Importance of Getting the Right Diagnosis

An accurate and timely diagnosis makes a much larger impact than most people may anticipate.[3] Often, people who are experiencing symptoms will try out numerous types of therapy, support, etc., for many years without significant progress made toward improving their circumstances, often due to an underlying cause/theme not being fully diagnosed and/or treated.

To be truly effective, the evaluation process is ongoing, not a single occurrence done once at the beginning. As treatment moves forward, new patterns can emerge and things can become clearer. When that happens, the approach can shift with it. The goal is to make sure treatment stays relevant to what you’re actually experiencing, not just what was initially assumed.

Part of the therapeutic process is to help the individual identify and become willing to change their patterns by way of developing new tools to cope with difficult times as they arise, slowing down to develop more self-awareness, etc. As you remain committed to your own changes, they will become part of your skill set, ultimately making everyday living manageable.

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

Whether you have already been diagnosed or have been struggling with something you have not yet named, we are here to help.

Reach out today. Our admissions team is available around the clock to listen, answer your questions, and help determine if Helios West Palm is the right fit for your needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What We Treat

Does Helios West Palm treat all mental health conditions?

Helios West Palm provides treatment for a wide variety of psychiatric disorders in our program, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, OCDs, dissociative disorders, ADHD, and dual diagnosis. If you are unsure if your diagnosis or situation can be treated at Helios West Palm, please call our admissions team, and they can help you determine if our facility is a good fit.

Do you treat substance use disorders?

Helios West Palm is a stand-alone behavioral health facility. We do not provide primary substance abuse medical treatment or detoxification services, but we do treat patients with a co-occurring substance use disorder as a secondary concern, alongside a primary mental health diagnosis through an integrated treatment program. Treatment for a primary substance abuse disorder is outside the scope of treatment we provide.

What if I have more than one diagnosis?

Many of our clients have multiple, complex diagnostic conditions with co-occurring mental health symptoms that affect one another. Our individualized treatment approach will address these unique conditions in a comprehensive manner. At admission, you will be thoroughly evaluated to ensure that all relevant diagnoses will be properly identified and addressed in the treatment plan.

How do I know if my condition requires residential treatment?

If someone’s mental health symptoms have a significant negative impact on their ability to function and have not responded adequately to outpatient treatment, they may require intensive residential treatment. Our admissions team will be able to evaluate your symptoms to help you decide if residential treatment is the appropriate level of care for your needs.

Sources

[1] World Health Organization: WHO. (2025, September 8). Anxiety disorders. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/anxiety-disorders

[2] Multiple diagnoses are the norm with mental illness; new genetic study explains why. (2022, May 10). CU Boulder Today. https://www.colorado.edu/today/2022/05/10/multiple-diagnoses-are-norm-mental-illness-new-genetic-study-explains-why

[3] Gamble, J. F., Tobyn, M., & Hamey, R. (2015). Application of image-based particle size and shape characterization systems in the development of small molecule pharmaceuticals. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 104(5), 1563–1574. https://doi.org/10.1002/jps.24382