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Residential treatment programs offer treatment for chronic behavioral, addiction, or mental health issues. For people affected by drug and alcohol abuse, for example, medically supervised detox services are employed, as well as counseling to address the underlying emotional concerns associated with addiction. These services, coupled with a distraction-free environment, can help a person heal when other treatments have not been successful. Outpatient rehab options may be available as well.
Although the term rehab is often thought of in conjunction with addiction treatment programs, many other serious mental health issues are treated through residential programs. People experiencing depression, for example, may benefit from spending time at depression treatment centers, and conditions such as schizophrenia, gambling addiction, disordered eating, and sex addiction are treated through facilities that specialize in those specific issues.
The 2013 Well-Being Index, published by Gallup-Healthways, lists New Mexico as 33rd in terms of overall well-being when compared to other states. Though the state was ranked in the fifth quintile for basic access (45th) and work environment (48th), it ranked in the first quintile for emotional health (8th) and healthy behaviors (4th).
New Mexico was ranked 46th overall in the 2014 Mental Health America (MHA) survey on the state of mental health care in the United States. New Mexico's overall ranking suggests that the state experiences a high prevalence of mental health problems and low rates of access to mental health care services. Based on MHA measures, New Mexico is one of five states that consistently received low scores in the overall ranking, adult ranking, and youth ranking categories. Out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia, New Mexico was ranked 51st in the MHA need ranking, indicating that this state has the most urgent need for mental health care services.
Learning more about a state's population can help make a transition go smoother if you need to relocate for treatment. The state of New Mexico currently has a population of 2 million people. According to 2013 estimates, 83% of the population identifies as white, 10% of residents are American Indian or Alaska Native, 3% are black, and 2% are Asian. Almost 10% of residents were born in a foreign country. Minors make up 24% of the population, and seniors account for another 15%. Of residents over the age of 25, 84% have completed a high school education program, and 26% have earned at least a bachelor's degree. At present, 20% of people in New Mexico are living in poverty, compared to the 15% national average.