Mental health affects every part of your life, and the right support can make all the difference. At MU Health Care, we offer adult psychiatry treatment in a safe, supportive space, with therapy, medication management and coordinated care all in one place.
At our South Providence and Battle Avenue Psychiatry clinics, we provide outpatient care for adults who need ongoing support or step-down care after hospitalization. We also provide specialized perinatal psychiatry care for pregnant or postpartum women.
Our team includes psychiatrists, advanced practice professionals, psychologists, resident physicians training under board-certified psychiatrists and licensed clinical social workers — all working together to support your long-term mental health.
We offer evidence-based treatment grounded in respect, understanding and your personal goals. That includes medication management, psychotherapy and coordinated care with your primary and specialty providers.
Types of Adult Psychiatric Outpatient Care at MU Health Care
Our adult psychiatry clinics provide ongoing support for people living with mental health conditions — whether you’re newly diagnosed, continuing care after hospitalization or adjusting to life changes.
We use a whole-person approach, personalizing treatment to your needs, goals and daily routines.
Outpatient services include:
- Therapy options: We offer individual and family therapy, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused care and other evidence-based approaches.
- Consultation and referrals: We’ll help connect you with support groups, community programs or other services that fit your needs.
- Follow-up support: If you’ve recently been hospitalized, we’ll help you maintain progress and reduce the risk of readmission.
- Medication management: Our psychiatrists and advanced practice providers can diagnose conditions, prescribe medications and adjust treatment as needed.
- Ongoing communication: We stay in contact with your entire care team to ensure everyone is on the same page and that you’re supported at every level.
Whether you’re managing PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or another condition, we’ll work with you to create a treatment plan to help you move forward.
If your symptoms become severe, we can discuss inpatient psychiatric care to protect your safety.
Adult Inpatient Information
Perinatal Psychiatry
Our team also offers specialized perinatal psychiatry care for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Our team is experienced in diagnosing and treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression and anxiety, with a focus on supporting both the mother and family. We provide evidence-based treatment options and work closely with your OB/GYN and primary care provider throughout your care.
Our Approach to Outpatient Adult Psychiatry
At MU Health Care, we care for more than just your symptoms. We look at your whole experience, including the emotional, physical and social factors that may be affecting your mental health.
Our team includes psychiatrists, advanced practice professionals, psychologists, licensed clinical social workers and resident doctors who are training under board-certified psychiatrists.
We start with a thorough evaluation to learn about what you’ve been experiencing. Then, we work together to set goals and build a treatment plan that feels right to you.
We use evidence-based tools to track progress, including:
- Cognitive screening tools when clinically indicated
- GAD-7 scale for anxiety
- PHQ-9 questionnaire for depression
- Patient-reported outcomes to better understand how you're feeling and functioning day to day
How We Treat Psychiatric Conditions in Adults
Our goal is to help you feel better with a combination of therapy, medication and personalized support.
We’ll walk you through each option and explain what to expect, so you can feel confident in your care. As your needs change, we’ll adjust the plan together.
Adult psychiatry treatment options available at MU Health Care include:
- Medication management: We prescribe, monitor and adjust medications to reduce symptoms, improve daily function and minimize side effects.
- Psychotherapy: Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy and interventions as needed to help you build healthy coping skills.
- Supportive services: We collaborate with your primary care team and can connect you to community resources, including support groups, transportation or housing programs.
As an academic health system, we also train psychiatry residents in these treatment approaches. For you, that means care grounded in the latest research, delivered by a team that’s committed to learning and improving together.
Benefits of Adult Outpatient Psychiatry at MU Health Care
We focus on mental health care that’s flexible, seamless and built around you.
Here’s what you can expect from adult outpatient psychiatric care at MU Health Care:
- Integrated network: We understand that many different factors can impact mental health. That’s why we team up with medical specialists and community partners to support your whole health, not just your mental health diagnosis.
- Measurement-based care: We use tools like the PHQ-9 questionnaire and GAD-7 scale to track your progress and make timely adjustments to your treatment.
- Smooth care transitions: If you’ve been hospitalized recently, we’ll help you continue treatment without interruption. And, if you need more support, we’ll guide you to the right level of care.
