What is a community psychiatry?
The Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry conducts research on how social interactions can reduce and overcome mental distress. Social interactions are understood as everything that ‘happens between people’ which includes interactions in societies, communities, groups, families and health care settings.
What resources are available for those suffering mental illness?
Call 911
- Call 911.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish, or Lifeline Crisis Chat. external icon.
- Crisis Text Line: Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free crisis counseling.
- Disaster Distress Helpline : CALL or TEXT 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish)
How long has Community Psychiatry been in business?
Community Psychiatry was founded in 2000. It has more than 150 psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, and licensed therapists who provide care through telemedicine and in-person visits at more than 40 locations in California.
What does a community psychiatric nurse do?
Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) CPNs work outside hospitals and visit clients in their own homes, out-patient departments or GP surgeries. They can help you to talk through problems and give practical advice and support. They can also give medicines and keep an eye on their effects.
What is community-based treatment for mental illness?
Community-based treatment enables people with mental disorders to maintain family relationships, friendships and jobs while receiving treatment, which facilitates early treatment and rehabilitation.
What are 3 reliable resources for help with mental and emotional disorders?
Reliable Mental Health Information Sources
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- Find Youth Info.
- MedlinePlus (U.S. Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mentalhealthandbehavior.html.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
How many years does it take to become a psychiatrist?
HOW MANY YEARS DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A PSYCHIATRIST? From college to medical school and through residency, it takes about 12 years of training to become a psychiatrist. That may seem like a long road, but for many people who complete psychiatrist schooling, the payoff is worth the effort.
Is a psychiatrist a doctor?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (an M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. People seek psychiatric help for many reasons.
What is a community mental health center?
Community mental health centers provide essential mental health care to people who would not be able to access the services any other way. These centers also help people coordinate their spectrum of social services and other health services with their mental health treatment program.
Who is the director of Community Psychiatric Center?
Dr. Robert A. Lowenstein, MD is a Board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who founded and has served as Medical Director of Community Psychiatric Center’s wraparound BHRS treatment program and the state licensed Outpatient Mental Health Clinic program.
Why choose community psychiatric centers?
Community Psychiatric Centers provides professional mental healthcare services in Southwestern Pennsylvania for children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, mood disorders, depression, ADHD, trauma, and oppositional disorders.
Is community psychiatric centers a BHRS provider?
A mental health partnership of Dr. Robert A. Lowenstein, M.D. and Dr. John E. Carosso, Psy.D., Community Psychiatric Centers is a licensed BHRS/Wraparound treatment services provider in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, Fayette, Greene, Armstrong and Indiana counties.