UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview
UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview in Seattle, WA, focuses on providing immediate and intensive mental health treatment for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric issues. Located within Harborview Medical Center, it offers round-the-clock care and is part of the larger Mental Health and Addiction Services department.
Aligned with Harborview's mission, the inpatient psychiatry unit prioritizes healthcare for vulnerable residents of King County. This includes providing exceptional patient care, a broad spectrum of services, and developing leading-edge centers of emphasis, particularly for underserved populations.
- Specializes in acute psychiatric emergencies, offering stabilization for conditions like psychosis or severe depression.
- Provides evidence-based treatments, including medication management and psychotherapy, guided by the latest research.
- Emphasizes care for underserved populations, including the uninsured and victims of violence.
- Housing in the form of inpatient psychiatric beds is available within Harborview Medical Center.
Treatment services address issues like severe depression, psychosis, and suicidal ideation. Those benefiting the most include underserved populations, such as uninsured individuals and those with mental illness or substance abuse disorders.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 25 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 9 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
State License
Staff
- Jason VeitengruberMedical Director, Psychiatry Inpatient, Harborview Medical CenterLeads inpatient psychiatric care at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
- Mark SnowdenVice Chair for Clinical Affairs; Chief of Psychiatry, Harborview Medical CenterOversees clinical operations and psychiatric services at Harborview Medical Center.
- Paul BorghesaniMedical Director, Psychiatry Emergency Services, Harborview Medical CenterManages psychiatric emergency services at Harborview Medical Center.
- Carolyn BrennerMedical Director, Mental Health and Addictions Services, Harborview Medical CenterDirects mental health and addiction services at Harborview Medical Center.
- Shaune DeMersMedical Director, Psychiatry Consultation and Liaison, Harborview Medical CenterLeads consultation and liaison psychiatric services at Harborview Medical Center.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Rehab centers exist in Seattle, WA to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse, which is an umbrella term for drug and alcohol addiction. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Centers like UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview provide individuals a chance to access individual and group therapy that can be monumental for recovery.
Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using various psychoactive substances. It is also a diagnostic term used by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) to define the mental and physical impairment or distress caused by misuse and overuse of certain substances in a period of 12 months.
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment in Seattle, WA
People with dual diagnosis have coexisting addiction and a mental disorder. 9.2 million US adults had a co-occurring disorder in 2018, so not just limited to Washington residents. Best treatment combines medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), support group, and inpatient rehabilitation. Sometimes, complementary therapies – yoga, massage, and acupuncture – may also be used.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Inpatient rehab is intended to treat severe addictions and co-occurring disorders. The length of stay in Washington varies from four weeks to six months according to the individual needs. Inpatient rehab ensures that the patient stays in a substance-free environment at UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview.
UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview‘s Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. Patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group.
Group therapy happens at UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview in a controlled group environment, as opposed to a one-on-one setting. It supports Seattle, WA patients’ recovery by offering a sense of comfort and letting them know that they are not alone. Through shared conversations, patients also learn to develop faith and understanding and gain insight on their addictions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an improved version of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). DBT is a treatment of choice for people suffering from self-harming behaviors characterized by cutting and suicidal thoughts or inclinations.
This treatment is developed to help individuals recognize their thought patterns, behaviors, and feelings. It has demonstrated its effectiveness for people that are finding it difficult to control their emotions and urges. Conditions such as obsessive-compulsive disorder and borderline personality disorder also benefit from DBT as it imparts individuals stress-management techniques and enhanced self-esteem so they can sustain their sobriety by reducing the impact of triggers and out-of-control emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. It can be used in individual counseling sessions. Talking through issues with professionals at UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. It is a way of learning about yourself and your individual perceptions. CBT is a healthy way of addressing some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in your life.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at UW Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry at Harborview
Experiential therapy works on the principle that the perception of individuals determines their behavior. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty in expressing themselves and interact. Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences and encourages the release of suppressed thoughts that were responsible for the negative feelings and drug addiction.
Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. Gradually the individual will experience calmness and love and change their perception positively. Other than drug addiction, Experiential therapy is useful in various behavioral and eating disorders.
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Location & Contact
325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number
(206) 744-3000
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Location
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325 9th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104 -
(206) 744-3000
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityGroup, Individuals
Listed June 4, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Seattle, Washington Addiction and Treatment
Washington's substance use, abuse, and addiction rates have followed the trends of the rest of the over the past years. Methamphetamine abuse is the biggest threat to Washington. Heroin-related overdoses increased by almost 450% from 2006 to 2016. 20% of all annual deaths in Washington are somehow drug and/or alcohol-related. Drugs are widely abused in Washington because they are easily trafficked in and out of the state.
Seattle, an isthmus city between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offers diverse outdoor activities like hiking in Olympic National Park and kayaking on lakes. The city boasts a thriving arts scene, from the Seattle Opera to cutting-edge galleries, and a vibrant music culture as the birthplace of grunge. In King County, there were 141 opioid-related deaths from January 2022 to October 2023, with 90% involving Fentanyl.
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