We provide state-of-the-art, evidence-based diagnoses, treatment and early intervention mental health services to patients, families and community agencies.

Services

• Outpatientservices for both adult and children, including treatment for mood disorders, anxietyand serious mental illness
• Inpatient services for juveniles, adults and seniors, including treatment for behavioral disorders and addiction
• ER/Crisis Immediate access to emergency mental health services
• Healing PlaceFamily therapy for HIV-infectedwomen, children, youth and their affected family members
• Preventive education

Treatment

Our treatments, based on the individual's needs, include cognitive therapy (family, individual and group), medication therapy and a combination of both. We also offer electroconvulsive therapy on an in- and outpatient basis.

Helpful Resources

NIMH: National Institute of Mental Health
Mental Health America
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Trials on Drug Abuse

Support Groups and Clinical Research Trials

We offer clinical research trials, as well as support groups for those who wish to volunteer their participation.

Special areas of interest and expertise:

Anxiety disorders - Dr. Ludmila DeFaria
Bipolar disorder  - Dr. Ewald Horwath
Bipolar disorder and mood disorders  - Dr. Joseph Henry
Child and adolescent psychiatry - Dr. Jon Shaw, Dr. Roberto Sassi and Dr. Lourdes Illa
HIV-related psychiatric treatment  - Dr. German Molina
Mood disorders  - Dr. Richard Steinbook
Obesity and eating disorders  - Dr. Martha Kato
Obesity, metabolic endocrine disorders  - Dr. Julio Licinio
Psychiatric emergencies  - Dr. Alberto Penalver
Psychotherapy - Dr. Eva Ritvo
Psycho-oncology - Dr. Beatriz Currier
Schizophrenia treatment  - Dr. Ewald Horwath