The Adult Program at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is built upon the belief
that recovery from mental health and substance abuse problems can be
achieved through a comprehensive approach to one's psychological and social
needs. We offer an evidence-based approach that provides the hope, healing,
empowerment and connection that makes recovery possible. We believe that
recovery can occur even though symptoms may recur and that individuals are
responsible for the solution, not the problem.
Recovery is a journey of healing, helping patients to realize they have
choices and, with assistance, can reduce or stabilize their symptoms.
We believe that recovery is possible. Hope is essential for individuals
and families to begin recovery. We assist with healing by helping the
individuals recover from their illness. This process involves developing
skills that provide a sense of control over the effects of illness. We
believe empowerment is gained through building self-esteem and recognizing
the successes of self-management. When individuals understand that they are
not defined by their illness, they are able to re-connect with their family,
friends and community.
What can this program provide?
We help patients learn personal strategies for managing stress, panic,
anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anger, irrational fears and other
emotional and behavioral problems. Our patients learn to identify negative
thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors and develop recovery strategies to
manage their emotional distress.
Specialized
programming
At Aurora Psychiatric Hospital, we recognize that each person has unique
clinical and social needs. To meet these needs, we offer programming
designed to help with the specific issues and problems affecting the
individual.
Affective Disorders: This program helps persons
experiencing severe affective problems including depression, anxiety, or
self-harm. Here, the focus is on learning to recognize triggers or
factors contributing to illness and developing skills to reduce the
impact of symptoms and prevent relapse.
Thought Disorders: This program is designed for
individuals who are experiencing thought disorders including psychosis,
mania or schizophrenia. The focus of programming involves understanding
the nature of illness, how to effectively manage disorganized thinking
and develop relapse prevention strategies.
Substance Abuse/Dual Diagnosis: For individuals who
require medically monitored detoxification and/or treatment for
co-occurring disorders, this program helps individuals begin the path to
recovery and sobriety. The strategies in this program help individuals
understand their readiness for change as they begin their path to
recovery.
Eating Disorders: This program helps persons
experiencing eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia. The focus
is on medical stability, nutrition developing skills and strategies to
reduce symptoms and prevent relapse.
Program components and levels of care
The Adult Behavioral Health Program at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
utilizes medical, psychological and social interventions. The primary
components of our program involve psychiatric evaluation and medication
management, group therapy, family therapy and education. The treatment
objectives of our program are to:
Maintain safety
Stabilize behaviors
Provide education related to the illness
Develop relapse prevention skills
Maximize self care abilities
In addition to inpatient care, we also offer partial hospitalization,
intensive outpatient programming and residential care.
About Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital offers an ideal setting for individuals who
are struggling with mental health or substance abuse problems. Located on a
beautiful, 30-acre wooded campus in Wauwatosa, Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
is a not-for-profit hospital and has been a leader in behavioral health care
since 1884.
Our treatment team includes some of the area's leading psychiatrists,
therapists and behavioral health nurses — all dedicated to delivering
evidence-based treatment in a caring and confidential manner. Through our
high level of clinical expertise, commitment to excellence and participation
in clinical research, our patients benefit from the most advanced and
innovative treatment options available.
Through the Intake and Admissions department at Aurora Psychiatric
Hospital, we offer assessments 24 hours per day for inpatient care.
Assessments can also be facilitated for the Adult Partial Hospitalization
program and the Intensive Outpatient program through our Central Scheduling
department.
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