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Seeking Treatment at a Rehab Center in North Carolina?
There are many benefits to receiving mental health care at a residential treatment center, especially if you have tried other treatment options without success. One major benefit is the ability to focus exclusively on the rehabilitation and recovery process in a safe setting. In these mental health facilities, residents get the opportunity to work with highly-trained mental health professionals and are educated about the specific emotions and circumstances which might trigger unhealthy behaviors. Those in treatment also learn effective coping skills and strategies in order to constructively manage their emotions and actions and live a healthy, full life.
Drug and alcohol abuse, as well as other addiction recovery issues are often addressed at residential treatment centers.
These facilities are also beneficial to individuals with other behavioral or mental health concerns. People experiencing sexual addiction, gambling addiction, depression, or other chronic mental health conditions may find relief at rehab centers.
Mental Health Care in North Carolina
The state of North Carolina was ranked 32nd in overall well-being by the 2013 edition of the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. While the state did receive consistent rankings across all six categories, these rankings were all in the third or fourth quintile. In the categories of work environment, emotional health, and healthy behaviors, North Carolina was ranked 27th, 28th, and 30th respectively. In the physical health, life evaluation, and basic access categories, the state was 32nd, 36th, and 37th respectively. The communities of Raleigh and Cary received the highest well-being ranks within the state.
According to Mental Health America's (MHA) 2014 Parity or Disparity survey, less than 17% of adults in North Carolina report being affected by a mental health issue> (ranked 5th), one of the lowest rates in the country. With less than 8% of adults reporting symptoms of drug or alcohol abuse, North Carolina also has one of the lowest rates of adult substance dependency (again ranked 5th). The state was ranked 30th in terms of access to mental health care, but was 5th position in the need ranking category, which suggests a lower prevalence of behavioral health concerns in the state. After being evaluated across 15 mental health care measures, North Carolina received an overall MHA ranking of 18th.
North Carolina Census Information
If you are considering relocating to North Carolina for treatment, consider learning more about the state's population. The number of residents of North Carolina totals just under 10 million people, having increased by more than 3% from 2010 to 2013. Approximately 72% of the population is white, 22% is black, 3% is Asian, and 2% identifies as Alaska Native or American Indian. Minors (people under the age of 18) account for 23% of all residents, while seniors (people aged 65 years or older) make up 14% of the population. North Carolina is home to more than 724,000 military veterans. Eighty-five percent of residents aged 25 or above have completed their high school education. Approximately 18% of the population lives in poverty.
References:
- Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. (2013). North Carolina. Retrieved from http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/162029/file-629818880-pdf/WBI2013/North_Carolina_2013_State_Report.pdf?t=1419866055370
- Mental Health America. (2014). Parity or disparity: The state of mental health in America, 2015. Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/sites/default/files/Parity%20or%20Disparity%202015%20Report.pdf
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2013). About the system. Retrieved from http://ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/services/abouthesystem/index.htm
- United States Census Bureau. (n.d.). State & county quickfacts: North Carolina. Retrieved from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/37000.html