Behavioral Health
When mental health symptoms disrupt your everyday life, help is nearby at North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health. Mental health professionals at Meritas Health Psychiatry provide a range of behavioral health services for you and your loved ones. Together, we’ll work to meet your goals through a trusting relationship.
Call 911 right away if you have thoughts of suicide or violence.
What is Psychiatry?
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine. It focuses on mental, emotional and behavioral health disorders. Psychiatrists are doctors with special training to diagnose, treat and prevent these disorders. Examples include depression, anxiety, psychosis and drug addiction. Because psychiatrists have medical degrees, they can prescribe and manage medications for those who need them.
Mental Health Expertise
At NKCH & MH, you’ll appreciate our holistic, conservative approach to psychiatric care. You can count on your psychiatrist to give you details you need about your condition and treatment options — all with compassion, expertise and confidentiality.
We believe that “through more education, there is less medication.” Expect to build a strong connection with your provider as you work together to create a care plan. The plan is designed to improve both your physical and mental well-being. It may include psychotherapy (talk therapy), medication or other treatment methods.
Our doctors are board certified. That means they’re up to date on the latest treatments and developments in behavioral health.
Mental Health Disorders We Treat
Get the mental health care you need to make the most of your life. Schedule an appointment for support with:
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety or panic disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Drug or substance use
- Mental health concerns for aging adults
- Mental, physical or sexual abuse
- Mood disorders, including depression
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Sleep disorders
- Stress
Certified SPRAVATO® Treatment Center
At Meritas Health Psychiatry, we are certified to give patients SPRAVATO (esketamine) with an oral antidepressant. SPRAVATO is the first prescription nasal spray of its kind. You must receive SPRAVATO at a certified treatment center.
may benefit from SPRAVATO if you are an adult with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) or major depressive disorder (MDD) and thoughts of suicide. Ask your psychiatrist for more information.
When to Seek Psychiatric Help
Consider meeting with a psychiatrist if you’re having a hard time dealing with obstacles that interfere with your daily life. Or if routine stress turns into more serious symptoms, such as:
- Difficulty concentrating
- Extreme fatigue or trouble sleeping at night
- Feelings of worthlessness or hopelessness
- Frequent crying, anxiety or emotional outbursts for no apparent reason
- Overwhelming sadness, anger or other negative emotions that last for several weeks, months or longer
- Withdrawing from socializing with friends or loved ones
Prepare for Your Appointment
Know what to expect at your psychiatry appointment. Access registration forms, parking instructions, billing and insurance details, prescription refill information and other resources.
