Behavioral Health

Like other medical problems, behavioral disorders may be acute or chronic. Some mental health issues may lend themselves to crisis intervention. Other conditions may be best treated in a more relaxed, informal environment.

Outpatient Psychiatry

Our compassionate, board-certified psychiatrists will help you find the medications best suited for your unique diagnosis and metabolism while leading you to a happy, healthier state of mind.

Our outpatient psychiatry services address:

• Depression (including postpartum)
• Anxiety
• Other psychiatric conditions
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Mood disorders

Appointments are available in person, virtually through myConnection or via Telehealth at a participating clinic.

Intensive Outpatient Care

NMMC Behavioral Health Center offers an intermediate level of care through our Intensive Outpatient Program. Licensed staff create individualized treatment plans for those struggling with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, bipolar disorder, grief and loss. The program includes individual and group therapy, medication management provided by a board-certified psychiatrist, and referrals for follow-up care at program end.

Therapy sessions cover a wide range of skill-building topics to provide individualized care including goal setting, coping, self-esteem, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and self-defeating behaviors.

Intensive outpatient care for seniors is also offered at NMMC-Pontotoc.

Adult Inpatient Care

The Adult Inpatient Program at NMMC Behavioral Health Center provides diagnostic and treatment services for individuals age 18 and older who are in acute crisis because of mental illness, emotional distress, destructive behavior patterns, challenging life transitions or difficulties coping with daily life. Patients struggling with depression, suicidal intentions, anxiety, hallucinations, paranoia, mood swings or destructive anger may benefit from this additional support and treatment.

Our team of licensed professionals develops a personalized treatment plan in a safe, therapeutic environment. Family involvement is encouraged and is often integrated into patient treatment. Our program is designed to stabilize individuals who need a more controlled environment for healing and to facilitate a smooth return to daily life. After stabilization, we offer a variety of outpatient treatment programs to provide continued healing.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

TMS is a safe, painless alternative option for those with depression who cannot tolerate antidepressants or for whom antidepressants do not work. TMS uses a targeted pulsed magnetic field, similar to what is used in an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine. While you are awake and alert, TMS therapy stimulates areas of your brain that are underactive in depression.

TMS therapy is an in-office treatment that takes 20-40 minutes and is performed while you sit in a chair. Treatment consists of sessions administered five days a week, for up to four to six weeks. You are monitored by a licensed psychiatrist throughout the process.

Many people may benefit from TMS treatment, including:

• Individuals who cannot tolerate SSRIs (antidepressants) because of excessive weight gain or other side effects
• Individuals who show no progress on SSRIs
• Individuals who are pregnant or have a medical condition in which taking an SSRI is not safe

You may return to normal activity immediately after treatment.

TMS is covered by most insurance. Check with your insurance provider for more details.

Child & Adolescent Services

NMMC Behavioral Health offers outpatient services for children and adolescents ages 6-18.

Services are available in person, virtually through myConnection and via Telehealth at participating clinics.

Services include counseling for: 

• Depression
• Parent/child relational difficulties
• Anxiety
• Conduct problems