Posts Tagged ‘behavioralhealth’
A guide to behavioral and mental healthcare at Inova
Not all mental health struggles look the same. Inova offers a full range of behavioral health services across Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, from routine check-ins with your primary care doctor all the way to emergency psychiatric care. Here’s a simple guide to help you or someone you love find the right…
Read MoreThree tools to tackle treatment-resistant depression, from an Inova psychiatrist
Eric C. Alcera, MD, MBA, DFAPA, DAACAP, is the President of the Behavioral Health Service Line at Inova. He is double board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry and has more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health. His particular specialties include pediatric psychopharmacology and the treatment of depression, anxiety and…
Read MoreFor a healthier mindset in the new year, ditch the pressure
As Jan. 1 approaches each year, the messages seem to crop up everywhere: “new year, new you!” And for some people, the idea of resolving to make a significant life change can offer a burst of inspiration and motivation. For others turning over a new leaf as the calendar flips can be overwhelming – and…
Read MoreNearly half of Northern Virginians impacted by addiction, according to new Inova survey
Inova highlights need to action, education and awareness in 7th year of Act on Addiction Campaign Fairfax, VA – Today, Inova released new data finding nearly half of adults in Northern Virginia are either personally impacted by substance use or know someone who is, with even higher numbers among millennials. Inova released the survey data…
Read MoreHow to recognize depression and anxiety in kids and teens
Satish Shashidhara, DO, is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. He serves as the Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Inova Behavioral Health Services. As the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have made all too clear, depression and anxiety are increasingly common among children and adolescents. Generally speaking, one in 12 young people…
Read MoreInova opens Northern Virginia’s first EmPATH Unit to address growing behavioral health needs
Adult and pediatric ERs at Inova Fairfax Hospital expanded to serve more patients Fairfax, VA — November 12, 2024 — Inova Fairfax Hospital announced today that it will open the region’s first EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) unit, a specialized facility designed to provide a safe, calming environment for patients experiencing a mental…
Read MoreInova opens innovative EmPATH unit to handle psychiatric emergencies
Opening in November 2024 at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, EmPATH provides patient-centered acute care for people in crisis When an individual is experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis and needs help, where can that person turn? People who are having a mental health crisis come to the emergency room (ER) for help. But if you’ve ever…
Read MoreInova Cares for Behavioral Health expands patient criteria
Adolescents 14 years and older now eligible Leesburg, VA — Inova Cares for Behavioral Health (ICBH) is now accepting adolescent patients 14 years and older with mild to moderate mental health challenges including stress, anxiety, grief and depression. ICBH provides mental health counseling services to adolescents and adults who are uninsured and eligible for Inova’s Financial…
Read MoreTry these therapist-approved tips to have a stress-free holiday
Matt Englefield, MBA, MA, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor. He serves as a Manager of a Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic for Inova Behavioral Health Services. The holidays can be a joyous time of celebration and togetherness. They can also be a minefield of different personalities and worldviews clashing, often in the context of past…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Opens Veatch Behavioral Health Unit
Fairfax, VA – Inova marked the opening of the new Veatch Behavioral Health Unit at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital with a ribbon-cutting event. The adult inpatient unit, made possible by philanthropic support from Jeffrey and Amiya Veatch, expands much needed access to behavioral health care in our community, increasing bed capacity at Inova Mount Vernon…
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