Affective Disorders
In the Affective Disorders Clinic we assess patients with destabilization secondary to a major psychiatric disorder. We evaluate patients in less than 48 hours and provide destabilized patients with an intensive outpatient program. Our services include: Somatic Treatment, Environmental Assessment and Intervention, Family Education and Intervention, Individual and Group Psychotherapy, Skills Training, and Referral to Other Levels of Care.
Anxiety Disorders Program
The Anxiety Disorders Program evaluates and treats patients experiencing problems with anxiety, phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The goal of our experienced staff is to help patients with anxiety-related disorders lead a more enjoyable life. We treat patients with a wide-range of disorders, including: Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia, Social Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, specific phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
The Anxiety Disorders Program offers three complimentary, intensive clinics: Pediatric OCD and Tic Disorders, Clinics for children experiencing problems with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and anxiety, and the stress and Anxiety Disorders Clinic for older adolescents and adults who have trouble managing their symptoms.
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Stress and Anxiety Disorders Clinic
Stress and anxiety are part of everyones life. Being overwhelmed or
burdened by these feelings can occur whenever a person experiences a major life
transition, and can be much more difficult to handle without help. Severe anxiety
involves a persons whole being, including physical, cognitive and emotional
health. Physical symptoms of anxiety can include shortness of breath, dizziness,
and feelings of nervousness and irritability. Emotionally, a person with intense
anxiety can experience debilitating fear and apprehension.
It is important for the individual to understand that both stress and anxiety
are treatable. The most recent research shows that the best treatment for stress
and anxiety is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). The staff at the Stress and
Anxiety Disorders Clinic is well-educated in the use of this treatment. CBT
places a strong emphasis on creating awareness about how feelings affect moods
and patterns of behavior. Our goal is to help patients understand this concept
and work towards changing the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are causing
them difficulty. When appropriate, we prescribe psychopharmacological treatment
for anxiety.
Treatment is available at our clinic for many stress and anxiety related problems,
including Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and
Acute Stress Disorder, among others.
Psychiatric Clinical Research Center
The Psychiatric Clinical Research Center offers advanced evaluation, treatment, and extended inpatient care for patients diagnosed with severe mental disorders. Our primary goal is to relieve the suffering of the patients in our clinical research programs, while also introducing new methods for treatment to the medical community.
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