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Beth Simpson
Beth Simpson, is the Program Director for the Senior Behavioral Health Services at Girard Medical Center. With over 25 years of experience working in mental health, Beth has spent the last six years directing geriatric programs. One of the programs that Beth directs, the Structured Outpatient Program, provides mental health services for individual s 55 years and older. Individuals may be referred to the program by themselves, family members, physicians, clergy, social service agencies, nursing home or assisted living staff. After assessment by a physician, a plan of care is developed with the patient. Patients participate in small group therapy to learn more effective ways to deal with their problems. A patient may be enrolled in the Medicare approved program up to four days/week. Beth can be reached at Girard Medical Center by calling 620.724.7288.
Health & Medicine
2010-10-01 11:45:00
Symptoms of depression
Answer: It is possible that she could be suffering from depression. Sleeping too much or not feeling rested upon waking from sleep, difficulty concentrating (often leads to confusion), withdrawal from social contacts with family or friends and/or reduced involvement in previously enjoyable activities are some of the symptoms of depression. Other indicators of depression include: loss of appetite, loss of energy, restlessness or agitation, sadness, loneliness, feelings of guilt and recurrent thoughts of death. Depression is a treatable disease. Your mother’s physician can evaluate her for depression or you can arrange for an evaluation with a mental health professional. Often, someone who frequently visits their doctor with multiple physical complaints may be experiencing a mental health problem and just be unaware of how to get their needs met. Mental health professionals commonly work with physicians to help transition their patients to a healthier way of life.
 
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