Mental Health Treatment & Services

Take control of your emotional well-being.

Life can be challenging. Feelings of anxiety, stress or depression are common responses to these challenges. And when they linger, you or someone you love may need professional help. At Novant Health, our mental and behavioral health specialists provide compassionate care and a variety of inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults — helping you get the care you need to feel better, regain balance, and live well.

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Our mental health experts are here whenever you need us — to support urgent concerns, answer questions and connect you or a loved one to the right care.

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Hear from Claire and others how our compassionate care and heartfelt support guides healing that can lead to a healthier, fulfilling life.

Common mental health conditions

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder symptoms include extreme mood swings that range from manic highs to dark depression. These unpredictable swings are disruptive and can impact your ability to cope, think clearly and make decisions. Disruptive sleep patterns, changing energy levels and feelings of despair make daily routines difficult.

The mental health experts at Novant Health can help you control your symptoms so you can lead a productive life. Your individualized treatment plan may include medication and psychotherapy.

Major depression

If you or a loved one suffers from major depression, it's essential to seek help. Common symptoms include a feeling of hopelessness, irritability, lethargy, anxiety, loss of interest in everyday activities and thoughts of self-harm.

Antidepressant medications and cognitive or interpersonal therapy are often effective treatments for major depression disorders. A Novant Health mental health therapist can help you learn tactics to improve your outlook.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric condition that requires ongoing treatment. Symptoms of schizophrenia range from the inability to concentrate or express positive emotions to hallucinations or delusions that distort reality.

Our mental health specialists can work with you or your loved one to make an assessment and offer individualized treatment. You will likely receive a combination of medications and therapy.

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders can cause intense fear, panic attacks and physical symptoms like rapid heart rate, sweating and difficulty sleeping. You also may experience anxiety from phobias, social isolation, substance abuse or psychiatric conditions.

Your mental health provider at Novant Health may incorporate relaxation techniques, dietary changes, exercise, medication and therapy.

Substance use disorder

Substance use disorder can affect mental, physical and emotional well-being, and recovery is possible with the right support. At Novant Health, our compassionate specialists provide individualized, recovery-oriented care through intensive outpatient, group and medication-assisted programs to help you heal and regain balance.

Take the next step for your mental health.

Speak to your primary care team about getting a referral for a thorough mental evaluation. Login to MyChart or search for a primary care physician if you do not yet have one.

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