Behavioral & Mental Health Treatment in Knoxville

Addressing the Root of Mental Health Conditions & Disorders

At Tennessee Wellness Center, we understand the complexity of treating mental health disorders. You are not your diagnosis—your condition is merely one aspect of who you are. Our goal is to help you develop a deep understanding of yourself and provide you with tools that empower you to successfully manage your mental health disorder and thrive in all aspects of your life.

At our Knoxville behavioral and mental health treatment center, we assist clients with a variety of conditions, focusing on:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder

With our family-oriented, whole-person approach, we can help you and your family become a united front in integrating effective, proven strategies for managing mental health and overall well-being.

To learn more about how Tennessee Wellness Center can help you on the path to success, contact us online or call (865) 205-2770 today.

Is There a Difference Between Behavioral & Mental Health?

While many use the terms “behavioral health” and “mental health” interchangeably, there are several important differences between the two:

• Behavioral Health: As the name implies, behavioral health relates to the intrinsic connection between a person’s behaviors and their overall physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Eating habits, exercise, drug use, thinking patterns, and other behaviors all play a critical role in a person’s overall well-being.
• Mental Health: Mental health falls under the umbrella of behavioral health, but it specifically relates to a person’s psychological, social, and emotional well-being. Mental health affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts; a mental health condition, therefore, can affect a person’s emotions, thoughts, actions, and behaviors.

Behavioral and mental health are intrinsically linked. Just as one’s behaviors can affect their mental well-being, so too can one’s mental well-being affect their actions and behaviors.

The Connection Between Mental Health & Addiction

Substance misuse and abuse disorders co-occur at high rates with mental health disorders. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 50% of all people who experience a mental health disorder will also suffer from alcohol or drug abuse or addiction, and vice versa. This correlation is particularly pronounced in instances of serious mental illnesses, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

There is no single reason why this correlation exists. Rather, there are many potential factors that increase the risk of substance misuse and abuse among those suffering from mental health conditions. Often, individuals who are struggling attempt to self-medicate with alcohol, prescription medications, or illicit substances. Sometimes, individuals who are diagnosed with behavioral or mental health disorders are prescribed addictive drugs, which have a high potential for misuse. In many cases, alcohol and drug withdrawal symptoms worsen, trigger, or cause anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.

What are the Benefits of Behavioral Health Services?

We emphasize whole-person, whole-body health in behavioral health services. Our goal is to ensure that our patients are not only physically healthy but also mentally and emotionally healthy. Our patients learn how to engage in healthy behaviors so that they can live a full and meaningful life.

People with healthy behavior and mental health are more productive, able to cope better with daily stress, maintain a positive outlook, and make healthy food, sleeping, and exercise choices.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about how our behavioral and mental health services can help you.

Personalized, Stigma-Free Support

At Tennessee Wellness Center, we understand what you are going through because many of us have stood in your shoes. We see ourselves as more than a mental health and addiction treatment center; we see ourselves as a family, and we are completely dedicated to helping you and your family receive the support you need. As part of our Knoxville behavioral and mental health treatment programs, we provide a personalized care plan aimed at helping you develop the skills you need to live a healthy, productive, and happy life.

Call (865) 205-2770 or submit an online contact form and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.