Psychiatry Services For Women
Hanley Center’s Psychiatry Department is comprised of four compassionate professionals who work in collaboration with other members of Hanley’s multi-disciplinary team. Our main goals are to evaluate women for co-occurring disorders and determine the most effective therapy for dealing with a dual diagnosis, including
- Anxiety
- Panic disorders
- Depression
- Mood disorders
- ADHD
- Trauma
- Phobias
- Eating disorders
- Obsessive compulsive disorders
Assessment
Our psychiatrists evaluate women through an assessment process that includes a one-on-one interview, mental status examination, and thorough history, including
- Personal, family, and social history
- Mental health and psychiatric treatment history
- Medications taken currently or in the past
- Life stressors
- Traumatic experiences
- Violent or suicidal tendencies
- Substance abuse history, including alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs
- Medical history
Treatment
Based on this assessment, the psychiatrist establishes a diagnosis, provides recommendations for medication management, and creates a treatment plan that addresses the woman’s biological, psychological, and social needs.
If necessary, each woman will meet with a psychiatrist at least once a week, for a one hour session of individual therapy. While treatment is individualized, we have found that women more often experience trauma and eating disorders that need to be addressed.
