Treatment for Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse & More
Behavioral health issues affect millions of people every year and too often
they go undiagnosed because people do not realize their condition can
benefit from medical assistance. Depression and anxiety are something
no one should have to struggle with on a daily basis. At St. John’s
Health, we provide resources to patients and families dealing with mental
and behavioral health concerns. We believe in the value of personalized
care that is tailored to the specific needs of each and every patient.
Mental Health resource line
We understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, and you may not
know where to turn. St. John’s maintains a mental health resource
telephone line, which is available to anyone, including those struggling
with issues from substance abuse to family members concerned about a loved
one. When calling or texting, you will be connected to a licensed mental
health professional that will assist you in finding services in the community
that can help support you or your family’s needs.
Call or text
307.203.7880 to be connected with a licensed mental health professional at St. John’s.
This service is available Monday–Friday from 8 am–4 pm. Messages
left on the resource line will be returned within 24 hours.
Diagnosing mental and behavioral disorders requires an extremely skilled
medical eye. No physician wants to diagnose a patient with a medical condition
when they are experiencing a normal, temporary bout of depression or anxiety.
Unfortunately, many patients stop seeing the doctor about their mental
health concerns after they have been told not to worry about them. It
is important that you emphasize the intensity of your condition and how
long it has been going on for. Doctors need to know that your problem
is chronic and reoccurring in order to make an accurate diagnosis.
Mental conditions that can benefit from medical treatment include:
Depression and anxiety
Eating disorders
Chemical dependency
Substance abuse and addiction
Suicidal thoughts
Bipolar disorder
Autism and other behavioral disorders
Treatment
Our physicians know what questions to ask and what factors to consider
when diagnosing behavioral health conditions. Treatment may involve medication,
and/or counseling.. The physicians will then connect you with our behavioral
health providers to provide counseling services or connect you to community
resources, if appropriate. If you find yourself hospitalized, for any
reason, our
case management department can also assist in connecting patients and their families to
crisis counseling support groups, community resources that can benefit
your mental health and well-being.
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