MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT IN ATLANTA

Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Georgia

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Novu Wellness understands that individuals with concurrent mental health and substance use disorders require a comprehensive approach tailored to their unique needs. Our highly trained professionals are dedicated to providing personalized care and support throughout their recovery journey through our dual diagnosis treatment in Georgia.

At Novu Wellness, our mental health facilities in Georgia can help you or a loved one create the pathway needed to recover. Call us now at 706-940-6772.

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What Is a Dual Diagnosis Disorder?

A dual diagnosis disorder, or co-occurring disorder, is the presence of both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder. This can include various combinations such as depression and alcohol addiction, anxiety and drug abuse, or bipolar disorder and cocaine addiction.

Dual diagnosis disorders are complex and interconnected conditions that often exacerbate one another. They can significantly impact an individual’s overall well-being, functioning, relationships, and quality of life.

Signs and Symptoms of a Dual Diagnosis Disorder

Signs and symptoms of a dual diagnosis disorder vary depending on the specific mental health condition and substance use disorder. However, some common indicators to look out for are:

Causes of Dual Diagnosis Disorder

Dual diagnosis disorders can have multiple causes, and they often stem from a combination of genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors, such as:

How Do We Treat Dual Diagnosis Disorders?

Dual diagnosis disorders require a comprehensive and integrated treatment approach that simultaneously addresses both mental health and substance use disorders. At NoVu Wellness, we conduct a thorough assessment to determine the presence of co-occurring disorders.

Then we create an individualized, integrated treatment plan to treat both conditions simultaneously using holistic and evidence-based therapies. We may also utilize psychiatry when medication can benefit the individual and manage their recovery from substance use and mental health disorders.

Programs & Services

Outpatient Mental Health Treatment in Atlanta

Anxiety Treatment in Atlanta, Georgia

Partial Hospitalization Programming (PHP)

PHP is a day-treatment program, which allows individuals to live at home or in a stuctured housing environment outside of treatment.

ADHD treatment

IOP creates the freedom for clients to continue partaking in school or work while attending treatment.

Evening IOP Treatment

Individual therapy will focus on treatment planning, therapeutic goal progression, and addressing specific challenges that may not be appropriate for the group setting.

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What We Treat

Our experts understand how to effectively manage and treat symptoms of mental health disorders and help you create a new path to healing.

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety can significantly impact an individual’s ability to function daily and negatively affect their relationships and overall quality of life.

Depressive Disorders

Recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression is crucial in determining when someone may need professional depression treatment in Atlanta.

Bipolar Disorder

It can be challenging to recognize when you need treatment for bipolar disorder, as the symptoms vary in intensity and may come and go.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a complex and chronic mental disorder that affects how an individual thinks, feels, and behaves. Schizophrenia can impact various aspects of a person’s life, including social interactions, work or school performance, and overall quality of life.

ADHD

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity that can drastically impair a person’s daily functioning and overall well-being.

OCD

OCD is a mental health condition characterized by recurring, intrusive thoughts or obsessions that generate feelings of anxiety, fear, or distress. 

PTSD

Trauma can follow you long after the event is over. Our PTSD treatment helps you process painful memories, reduce triggers, and regain a sense of safety through evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy. 

Borderline Personality Disorder

Living with BPD affects your relationships, emotions, and sense of self. Our specialized treatment uses DBT and personalized care to help you build stability, manage intense emotions, and live more consistently. 

Substance Use Disorder

Addiction rarely travels alone. Our program addresses substance use alongside the mental health conditions driving it, giving you a complete, clinically supported path to recovery and long-term wellness. 

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This organization literally changed my life! The staff is not only knowledgeable, empathetic, but literally amazing 🤩. I wanted to run 🏃 out of there the first day and it’s okay if you feel the same way. If I had, it would’ve been the worse mistake. I’ve grown so much and am forever grateful. If you are lost, struggling or just looking for connections, this is the place. Thank you so much, Mason, Brittany, Ebony and Ashley, and everyone I’ve had the pleasure to meet!
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This place saved my life. They taught me how to reset my coping mechanisms and boundaries to a point where life is good again. It's a great program. You must be comfortable with diversity, because they do have it. It's a very caring environment for all.
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This place had literally saved my life (2024 time frame). I was a broken human being.... This is embarrassing for me to publicly admit but I was really really sufferering at the point in time.... and didn't have any real life coping skills a couple close friends but nothing nearing a "proper support network" .... A best friend of mine was get married .... I was making really really (questionable) decisions...., I literally felt like everyone and everything was out to get me... (spoiler alert!!! I was suffering from delusions / paranoia... Tin foil hats for those of us who are old enough to remember the reference...) anyways, I felt like no matter what I did nothing would ever be enough.... despite my education.... loving family.... I'd be stuck in a meaningless deep dark hole of depression for the rest of my life. I think went to Novu around mid May (24) and I can say after all this time after graduating .....my life is absolutely incredible.... I spent time with my family yesterday, they noticed a massive change change in my mood!!! (from years previous) This place absolutely saved my life and I'm eternally grateful for it. If you're researching places to seek help... Novu Wellness is wonderful. I can't say enough about the staff... The experience literally saved my life and I'm eternally graful for this program and the network / tools it gave me. My life is in such stark contrast, compared to what it was.... So..thank you Novu... Words cannot describe the impact you've made in my life. I look at my life now in late November 2024 and I'm absolutely brought to (joyful) tears. My life is awesome. Ive been going to the gym (nearly) every day for the past three weeks. Life for me is skyrocketing towards another unknown dimension and I couldn't be happier 🖖
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This place quite literally saved my life. The staff there is phenomenal and the community that’s built there is just like a home away from home. Having my therapy there weekly was a huge game changer for me. Their groups well well rounded and full of all kinds of resources.
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Novu provides a relaxing environment in which one can recover. The therapists at this location are phenomenal. The owners, Mason and Justin are incredibly kind individuals that want to help make a difference in your life.
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Novu Wellness is an excellent program! Justin and the team make a great environment to get the help that you need! I would 100% recommend this to everyone!
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