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Anxiety

"Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. Mild levels can be beneficial in some situations. It can alert us to dangers and help us prepare and pay attention. Anxiety disorders differ from normal feelings of nervousness or anxiousness and involve excessive fear or anxiety. Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders and affect nearly 30 percent of adults at some point in their lives. Anxiety disorders can cause people into try to avoid situations that trigger or worsen their symptoms. Job performance, schoolwork and personal relationships can be affected. However, anxiety disorders are treatable with a number of psychotherapeutic treatments. Treatment helps most people lead normal productive lives." (American Psychiatric Association)

At Gentle Psychiatric Care Services, we make you the priority and will work diligently to address your anxiety and create an appropriate treatment plan.

Depression

"Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home." (American Psychiatric Association)

At Gentle Psychiatric Care Services, we value your decision to come to us for treatment and will work alongside you to select the best treatment plan.

PTSD

"Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events or set of circumstances. An individual may experience this as emotionally or physically harmful or life-threatening and may affect mental, physical, social, and/or spiritual well-being. PTSD can occur in all people of any ethnicity, nationality or culture, and at any age." (American Psychiatric Association)

Here at Gentle Psychiatric Care Services, we use our experience and a client-centered approach to find the most appropriate care for your needs.

ADHD

"Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (not being able to keep focus), hyperactivity (excess movement that is not fitting to the setting) and impulsivity (hasty acts that occur in the moment without thought). ADHD also affects adults." (American Psychiatric Association)

At Gentle Psychiatric Care Services, we will listen diligently to your concerns and use our clinical background to create a plan of care that addresses your ADHD.

Bipolar Disorder

"Bipolar disorders are brain disorders that causes changes in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function. People with bipolar disorder experience intense emotional states that typically occur during distinct periods of days to weeks, called mood episodes. These mood episodes are categorized as manic/hypomanic (abnormally happy or irritable mood) or depressive (sad mood). People with bipolar disorder generally have periods of neutral mood as well. When treated, people with bipolar disorder can lead full and productive lives." (American Psychiatric Association)

Here, at Gentle Psychiatric Care Services, we understand the significance of your decision to seek care for bipolar disorder and will work with you to form an individualized treatment plan.

OCD

"Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder in which people have recurring, unwanted thoughts, ideas or sensations (obsessions). To get rid of the thoughts, they feel driven to do something repetitively (compulsions). The repetitive behaviors, such as hand washing/cleaning, checking on things, mental acts (like counting), or other activities, can significantly interfere with a person’s daily activities and social interactions." (American Psychiatric Association)

At Gentle Psychiatric Care Services, addressing your OCD is a top priority and we will work alongside you to form a plan of care that keeps your well-being in mind.