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Psychiatric Services

Outpatient Psychiatric Services

Licking Memorial Outpatient Psychiatric Services include physician services of general psychiatry. Our physicians provide comprehensive assessments in the specialty of psychiatry, as well as ongoing treatment and medication management when appropriate. Psychiatrists consult with the primary care providers and specialists to make referrals for individual or group therapy when appropriate.

Medication management and therapy services are provided to adults, ages 18 and over.

Neuromodulation services also are available to patients with treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder and/or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. These services include:

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is an FDA-approved treatment technique available to patients who have not experienced full resolution of depressive symptoms through medication trials. TMS is a non-invasive procedure that involves gentle placement of a magnetic coil against the patient’s head. TMS therapy generates a highly concentrated, magnetic field reaching about two to three centimeters into the brain. As TMS magnetic fields move into the brain, very small electrical currents are produced which stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. The treatment itself lasts around 20-30 minutes and is administered every weekday for about 6 weeks.

Inpatient Psychiatric – Acute crisis intervention with the emphasis on safety and strengthening the individual’s coping skills.

Psychiatric disorders treated include:

Depression
Mood disorders
Anxiety and stress-related conditions
Psychosis
Suicidal thought or behavior

The team of licensed professionals providing care is comprised of:

Psychiatrists
Licensed independent social workers
Licensed professional counselors
Occupational therapists
Certified occupational therapist assistants
Registered nurses

Each patient has a complete medical examination at the onset of treatment. The patient’s treatment plan is individualized to meet the patient's specific needs. Family involvement is important. Social services and nursing services are available to meet with family members, treatment may include:

Individual and group therapies
Education in community resources
Communication skills
Stress management
Relaxation techniques
Social skills
Medication