Impulsivity Treatment at IsraRehab

A person’s personality and his ability to interact with others are determined not only by his mental health but also by his emotional state. Some character traits or behavioral features may be harmless, while others negatively affect relationships with loved ones, and getting rid of them is not so easy. Qualified rehabilitation center IsraRehab can help with that.

Impulsivity is a behavioral characteristic that manifests itself in systematic impulsive words or actions driven by emotions or external influences. Impulsive individuals tend to be unrestrained, irritable, thoughtless, or prone to taking offense.

The peculiarity of impulsivity is that the awareness of consequences takes place as quickly as the impulse to act. A person fully realizes that he has acted inappropriately, but in a similar situation, he repeats the same behavior. This trait has something in common with impulsiveness but only affects emotional expressions, whereas impulsivity relates to words and actions.

Impulsivity can have a negative impact on a person’s quality of life. Its manifestations lead to impulsive purchases, deteriorating relationships with family members, or other unpleasant consequences. Since this trait can have multiple causes, including mental disorders, it is worth seriously considering diagnosis and undergoing a rehabilitation program at a clinic if one is unable to rectify the situation independently.

Our Advantages

21 Years of Successful Medical Care

Our clinic comes to the aid of everyone who addresses us in an effort to overcome their addiction.

Clinic Professionals in All Directions

Each of our employees is a qualified specialist with extensive experience. And everyone is interested in helping patients.

Individual Approach to Each Problem

We do not practice stereotyped solutions to problems of different people. Assistance programs are drawn up individually after examining the problem from the inside.

Proven Authoring Methods

We use techniques that have positively proven themselves in world practice, and which effectiveness has been proven.

Effective Rehabilitation Program

The rehabilitation period is an indispensable part of the fight against addiction and takes place in the mildest possible conditions.

Home
Atmosphere

Our center has a pleasant homely atmosphere, and there is no language barrier: all our staff speaks Russian.

How is Impulsivity Determined in the Clinic?

The assistance that patients receive at the IsraRehab clinic begins with a comprehensive diagnostic assessment of their condition. The primary diagnostic method is through conversation. During the conversation, a psychologist or psychiatrist analyzes the patient’s behavior, paying attention to issues with attention span, restlessness, and other primary signs. Additionally, information provided by the individual is taken into account.

IsraRehab License

IsraRehab Clinic is licensed by the Israeli Ministry of Health to provide medical services in the field of addiction treatment, including drug and alcohol addiction.

In many cases, individuals with impulsive behavior may not be fully aware of their actions or able to recognize harmful patterns in their lifestyle. That’s when the support of close relatives or friends becomes essential. Their outside perspective provides doctors with a more objective and complete understanding of the patient’s mental state.

At IsraRehab, when a dual diagnosis is suspected (for example, bipolar disorder combined with an impulse control disorder), a comprehensive diagnostic approach is used. In addition to observation and interviews with the patient and their loved ones, specialists may employ advanced psychological assessment tools.

These include:

• standardized questionnaires;
• projective techniques;
• psychological tests with behavioral provocation elements.

The goal of this testing is not only to confirm the presence of impulsivity but also to identify its root cause, assess its intensity, and determine whether it is linked to the primary mental disorder or is a separate co-occurring condition.

Thanks to this personalized approach, the IsraRehab team can accurately diagnose the issue and design an effective treatment plan that addresses both the primary and comorbid mental health conditions.

Effective Treatment Methods in the IsraRehab Rehabilitation Center

In the treatment of impulsivity, the IsraRehab clinic relies on proven therapy techniques that have proven themselves in Israel or in global medicine. The choice of treatment method depends on the condition or circumstances that have caused the development of such a character trait. There are three main approaches distinguished that help to cope with impulsivity and control such impulses:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy and other forms of psychotherapy. Psychologists and psychiatrists at IsraRehab develop exercises and sessions that help patients learn self-control, attentional focus, and other important skills that restrain impulsive urges.
• Pharmacological therapy. This is applied in cases of dangerous manifestations of impulsivity when the patient may harm himself or others. The selection of medications is done on an individual basis and includes anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and other substances that are administered according to strict dosage.
• Development of new behavioral habits. Patients learn to plan their day or actions, analyze their state, and work on their shortcomings. These skills will help them lead a fulfilling life after rehabilitation.

Our Specialist

Vyacheslav Svyadish

Administrative director

Mark Semyonov

PhD, psychiatrist-narcologist of the superior expert category

Bella Gamliel

Master of Science, psychotherapist of the superior expert category, criminologist

Sergey Laguta

PhD, psychiatrist of the superior expert category

Shiloah Michal

PhD, Social Worker

Sergey Tsomin

Psychologist, therapist

Igor Begun

Therapeutic Coach

Inessa Romanova

Practical psychologist, psychology lecturer

Denis Shevelev

Clinic representative in USA

Mihal Perman

Existential psychotherapist

Evgeny Stepansky

External relations coordinator

Dmitry Baringolts

Physiotherapist, massage therapist, sports instructor

Olga Balakova

Clinic representative in the US

Natalya Koshel

Clinic representative in Russia

Treatment Costs

• Price table

• Diagnostic Assessment

  $500

• Treatment & Therapy for Impulsivity

  from $7000/month

As mentioned before, the treatment at IsraRehab is fully personalized, taking into account a person’s mental state, health, and other circumstances. This approach helps to achieve maximum and long-lasting results.

Healing Israeli Nature

Patients of the IsraRehab rehabilitation center will appreciate not only the advanced approach of the doctors but also the favorable environment. The healing Israeli climate will help improve overall well-being, and one can distract oneself from unpleasant thoughts during excursions, trips to the sea, or simply by observing nature. The combination of cutting-edge medical achievements, individual approach, and soothing atmosphere are the best tools to overcome the consequences of impulsive behavior and live a fulfilling, and what’s more important, controlled life.