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Mental and Behavioral Health Services

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis right now:
  • Call 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.
  • Call local crisis intervention at 877.333.2470 or text 877.565.7744.
  • If it’s an emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.

If you’re struggling with a mental health challenge, we are here to help you.

At Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC), you will find a team of mental health professionals who will support you and help you achieve the good mental well-being and high quality of life you deserve.

We address a wide array of mental and behavioral health concerns through our Mental Health Sciences Division, which is a recognized Center of Excellence. That means the program meets or exceeds the standards of care set by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality.

ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) are just some of the conditions we identify and treat.

Our outpatient mental and behavioral health services are provided by highly trained mental health professionals, including board-certified and licensed psychiatrists and doctorate-level psychologists.

We also offer inpatient behavioral and mental health services at our state-of-the-art inpatient behavioral health facility.

What to expect during your first outpatient mental health visit

We know that you may be nervous during your first visit. Our warm, friendly staff will do all we can to help you feel at ease.

Your first visit may last about one hour.

You will receive a customized, detailed evaluation and a treatment plan. Our treatments are based on science. But we tailor your care to your situation. And we consider your unique values and goals.

Our compassionate team will work with you to manage your mental health challenges through a variety of approaches. For example, they might support you in managing symptoms that may be holding you back from reaching your goals, while teaching you coping skills that build on your strengths rather than focusing on weaknesses.

Outpatient mental and behavioral health services

We are proud to offer a wide array of outpatient mental and behavioral health services to people of all ages, including:

  • Psychiatry. We offer many different types of evaluations and treatments to help identify a mental health challenge and start effective treatments. These include mental health assessments; psychiatric evaluations for medication; prescription medication management of psychiatric, psychotic and anxiety disorders; and psychological and neuropsychological testing.
  • Counseling. Not every issue is treated with medicines. Our psychiatrists and therapists provide many types of counseling (also known as talk therapy). Therapy is provided in individual and group settings. It helps people work through issues like relationship problems or grief over a loss.
  • Addiction help. Our team can diagnose and treat any underlying mental health issues that may be contributing to addiction. We also work closely with The Open Door drug and alcohol therapy program and can provide treatment referrals there as needed.

How to make an outpatient psychiatrist or counseling appointment

To receive outpatient psychiatry or counseling services, ask your doctor for a referral. You can also request an appointment online or call 724.464.0270.

Hormonal changes can play a role. (2 min. read)
Why some women get depressed: Find out.

Reviewed 3/13/2026

Depression in women

Women are nearly twice as likely as men to have depression. Many common causes of depression are the same for men and women. But there are also some depression causes that are unique to women. Scroll on to learn about a few of them.

PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD)

This is a more intense (and less common) form of PMS (premenstrual syndrome), which can occur in the weeks before menstruation. The mental health symptoms caused by PMDD can be severe and may include depression, anger, sadness and suicidal thoughts. These symptoms tend to fade within a few days of menstruation—but it's still important to work with your doctor to manage them.

PREGNANCY

Pregnancy-related causes of depression can include:

  • Hormone changes during and after pregnancy.
  • Trouble getting pregnant.
  • The loss of a pregnancy.

MENOPAUSE

Fluctuations in reproductive hormones during the years leading to menopause can increase the risk for depression.

DIFFERENCES IN HOW THE BODY RESPONDS TO STRESS

Chronic stress can trigger depression, and a woman's body produces more stress hormones than a man's. This difference in how the body responds to stress can make women more likely to develop depression as a result of their stress.

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