Services
The initial consultation is an all-inclusive,
in-depth evaluation of an individual’s
current and past history, including prior treatment,
precipitating and perpetuating factors, and psychological
aspects of the presenting condition.
The comprehensive
assessment guides the treatment plan that typically
includes medications and psychotherapeutic
interventions.
The CCS is targeted in particular
to individuals or their treating physicians
who have concerns about the accuracy of their
diagnoses, their level of response to current
treatments, side effects or inadequate functional
recovery.
Our goals include providing each individual
patient with:
- a comprehensive diagnostic
assessment
- a detailed medication review
and formulation, with an evidence-based
treatment plan
- recommendations on psychosocial
interventions
- education regarding
their illness and the full range of available
and effective treatments
Our services include:
- In-depth psychiatric and psychological evaluations
- Research-based diagnostic tools to enhance
diagnostic evaluation
- Structured assessments for diagnosis
- Liaison with prior treaters to facilitate
assessment
- Thorough review of one’s longitudinal
course and treatment history
- Identification of treatment goals
- Treatment recommendations in algorithmic
formulae
- Recommendations on most appropriate type
of therapy for each individual case
- Referral to available research options (if interested)
- Goals to improve functional outcomes
- Educating individuals and families about
the illness and expectations
- Verbal and written communication to referring
physicians
- Referrals for future treatments (if necessary)
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