It provides both psychotherapy and medication and other supportive services for patients with high levels of functional impairment. Family members that accompany patients are provided with support and education. Following is a partial listing of research programs offered through Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic's Mood Disorders Program and the contact person for each program. The Alternatives in Cocaine Treatment program offers treatment for people ages 18 to 55 who are having problems with cocaine dependence. Individual and group therapies are offered.
Treatment lasts for nine months.
Therapy Individuals ages 20-45 who have a diagnosis of major depression are eligible for this program. Treatment includes antidepressant medication and up to 6 months of follow-up care. Patients receive PET scans of the head during the eighth week of the study. This program is designed for people who are currently depressed and have had problems with depression in the past. Treatment involves the medication clomipramine and lasts for 16 weeks.