Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health services offered in College Place, WA

Nearly half of Americans experience a mental health condition during their lifetime. At RestoraMed Healthcare in College Place, Washington, sleep and board-certified family medicine physician Eloy Espinoza, MD, MPH, diagnoses and treats anxiety disorders, depression, and other common mental health conditions. Schedule a behavioral health evaluation by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

Behavioral Health Q & A

What is behavioral health care?

Behavioral health care involves diagnosing and treating common conditions affecting the mental health of children, teenagers, and adults.

While mental health conditions are common, they can negatively affect physical health, well-being, and overall quality of life. Treatment with Dr. Espinoza at RestoraMed Healthcare helps reduce symptoms and improve the way you or your child feels.

What are examples of behavioral health conditions?

Behavioral health conditions commonly addressed at RestoraMed Healthcare include:

Chronic stress
Depression
Anxiety disorders
Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Substance misuse
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Eating disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Bipolar disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Phobias

It’s common to have more than one mental health disorder at the same time. Fortunately, treatment helps minimize symptoms, helping you or your child overcome problematic thoughts and behaviors.

Which symptoms can behavioral health care help address?

Symptoms that may indicate a behavioral health condition include:

Constant worry, anxiety, or fear
Extreme or ongoing sadness
Nightmares
Flashbacks
Obsessions
Compulsions
Poor ability to concentrate
Insomnia
Loss of interest in favorite activities
Thoughts of suicide
Fatigue
Mood swings
Weight and/or appetite changes
Social withdrawal

You or your child might have a difficult time coping with stress, school, a job, or social situations because of a behavioral health disorder.

How are behavioral health conditions diagnosed?

Dr. Espinoza can complete a mental health evaluation using DSM-5 criteria to determine if you or your child would benefit from behavioral health care at RestoraMed Healthcare. He reviews symptoms, moods, emotions, behaviors, thoughts, and lifestyle habits.

Dr. Espinoza also discusses medications, family mental health history, and treatment preferences to learn how to best address specific behavioral health challenges.

What does behavioral health care include?

Behavioral health at RestoraMed Healthcare may consist of:

Lifestyle modifications
Education
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Medications
Stress management
Medically supervised weight loss
Sleep disorder treatment
Chronic disease management
Special accommodation referrals

It’s helpful to adopt healthy habits, such as eating a balanced diet, staying active, getting high-quality sleep, and minimizing stress. You might consider yoga, meditation, deep breathing, or similar stress-reducing techniques.

Aim to maintain a consistent routine that includes a regular sleep schedule and maintain a strong social support network.

Follow up with Dr. Espinoza regularly to ensure your behavioral health care plan works as designed and call his office anytime with questions.

Schedule a behavioral health evaluation with Dr. Espinoza at RestoraMed Healthcare by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.