Behavioral Medicine
At Medical Specialists, our board certified Indiana mental health professional provides services to adults and families suffering from a wide range of psychiatric disorders through our department of behavioral medicine.While coping with family or personal crisis, the need for professional assistance is sometimes obvious. At other times, continued difficulty in functioning at work, home or school may require careful assessment and treatment. In all cases, our highly trained behavioral medicine Indiana advanced practice nurse is available to help you cope with mental or emotional conditions, including:
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Anxiety due to new medical diagnosis or treatment
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Attention difficulties
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Avoidance of social situations and difficulty leaving the house
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Chronic disorganization and chaos in daily life
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Chronic, high levels of worry and anxiety
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Couple, family or relationship conflict
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Depression
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Drug and alcohol dependency
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Inability to stop smoking
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Panic attacks
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Physical symptoms not linked to a diagnosed illness
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Preoccupation with cleanliness
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Problems with weight management
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Sexual problems
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Suicidal thoughts or plans
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Uncontrolled anger
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Work related stress
The Department of Behavioral Medicine offers assessment, symptom management and treatment utilizing both psychiatric counseling and prescribed medications. Our approach encompasses the full range of psychological, social, and biological approaches to the understanding and care of people with disorders of mood, emotion, cognition, perception, memory, intellect, and behavior.
Additionally, we offer discussion groups that provide an opportunity to learn and talk about a variety of topics. In the discussions, education and shared skills will be explored among the members.
If you would like to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Medicine or schedule an appointment, please call 219-924-2500.
