Brookhaven Hospital: Mental Health Treatment for Behavioral Health Problems, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders, Brain Injuries, and Renewal Christian Treatment and Recovery

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 8:53 AM
posted by Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D.

Talk Works!

In a study of almost 300 individuals with depression related to Bipolar Disorder, those who received intensive psychotherapy (up to 30 sessions in a 9 month period) improved more than individuals who received "Collaborative Care" which consisted of education about bipolar disorder and training in coping skills. All individuals also participated in a randomized comparison of mood stabilizers.The study was conducted by David Miklowitz, Ph.D. at the University of Colorado and reported in the April issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry. Dr. Miklowitz found that "intensive psychotherapy, when used as an adjunctive treatment to medication can significantly enhance a person's chances for recovery and depression and staying healthy over the long term." In this era of short term therapies and medication only interventions, this study focuses our interest on the value of intensive psychotherapy coupled with medication to produce meaningful and lasting change.

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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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