Psychiatric Hospital

Walden Behavioral Care was founded in 2003 and is one of the few psychiatric hospitals in the country to open in recent years.

The U.S. Surgeon General reported that millions of Americans who need treatment at psychiatric hospitals are not receiving it. The need is more intensive than ever, but rising healthcare costs and other pressures have made it difficult for psychiatric hospitals to survive in today's environment.

Yet Walden Behavioral Care has become a successful psychiatric hospital, providing both psychiatric care and treatment for eating disorders.

Mental health services provided by Walden Behavioral Care include both in-patient care and partial hospitalization for patients 16 and older. Psychiatric disorders we treat include:

• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disease
• Depression
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Other disorders that impair thought processes

A Psychiatric Hospital That Treats the "Whole Person"

Not all psychiatric hospitals are the same. Different institutions have different ways of caring for its patients.

At Walden, we follow a "whole health" approach. The "whole health" approach takes virtually every aspect of the patient's life into account - medical and psychiatric issues, medication, the environment in which the patient is treated, the patient's diet and outside support are just some of the factors considered at Walden's psychiatric hospital.

Patients with psychiatric disorders often have more than one disorder. They may have eating disorders and substance abuse issues. They are also likely to have medical issues that need to be addressed. When co-occurring disorders are not treated together, one disorder typically worsens as the other disorder improves.

Walden also believes that no one approach is sufficient to achieve complete recovery. At Walden, a multidisciplinary team is assigned to each patient to develop a plan that addresses all aspects of the patient's psychiatric and medical needs.

The multidisciplinary team approach helps patients develop the skills necessary to gain control of their psychiatric disorder - or disorders - improve their support system, increase self-esteem and establish a stable foundation for long-term recovery.

By treating the whole person, rather than focusing on only one symptom, we can better provide a lasting recovery.

A Psychiatric Hospital That's Caring

Our psychiatric hospital staff also is committed to making our patients feel welcome and cared for. That's why we recruit staff based not only on ability, but on attitude.

Our psychiatric hospital is staffed by experienced professionals representing each of the primary mental health disciplines - psychiatry, psychology, nursing and social work - as well as professionals who focus on internal medicine, nutrition, recreation and other aspects of wellness. Walden's professional staff understands that the best care integrates all of these areas with the patient's needs and goals.

In fact, our psychiatric hospital staff reaches out to each patient's entire support network. For example, if a patient has a good relationship with a therapist who is not on the staff of our psychiatric hospital, we always encourage the patient to continue that relationship. This continuity is important to the patient's recovery.

A Psychiatric Hospital That's Safe

When you come to Walden to admit a family member or other loved one, we hope you will take a close look at the environment in which we treat our patients.

Our secure, dedicated psychiatric hospital has plenty of natural light and is painted in bright colors that are not typical for an institutional setting. All programs take place in newly renovated, environmentally conducive therapeutic space with bright colors, an abundance of natural light, scenic views and many quiet places.

Psychiatric hospitals that provide medical care go to great lengths to provide a germ-free environment to protect their patients' health. Likewise, psychiatric hospitals need to provide an environment that is conducive to their patients' recovery.

Patients in psychiatric hospitals, like the rest of us, will feel better and recover more quickly if they are cared for in an environment that is comforting, safe and nurturing.

A Psychiatric Hospital That Communicates

The best way to understand patients is to communicate with them continuously.

Much of our ongoing communication takes place at daily community meetings that include virtually all of our staff and patients. Our meetings are well attended, because they provide an opportunity for patients and staff in our psychiatric hospital to get to know each other better. Community meetings empower patients, providing a forum where they can voice their needs and concerns. They are the best way to ensure that patients at our psychiatric hospital are understood and respected.

Patients also need to know who to turn to when they need help. That's important. We want our patients and their families to recognize that we not only care for all of the patients in our psychiatric hospital, we also care about them.

A Psychiatric Hospital That Understands

Even the best psychiatric hospital cannot meet every need of its patients. There are times when patients need their families and friends for support and encouragement. We need families and friends to help and encourage them to do so. We also recognize that it is difficult to care for an individual with a psychiatric disorder. We provide support groups to help families and friends, and to educate them about the needs of their loved ones.

If you suspect you or someone you know needs treatment at a psychiatric hospital, contact Walden Behavioral Care at 781-647-2970 or Info@waldenbehavioralcare.com.

About Walden Behavioral Care

Walden Behavioral Care (www.waldenbehavioralcare.com) provides a complete "continuum of care" for treating patients with eating disorders and psychiatric disorders, while also integrating medical, behavioral and nutritional care. This whole-health approach helps achieve lasting results for those who seek a meaningful recovery.