Expanding Mental Health Care: Dr. G on Treating Severe Illnesses and Community Support
Dr. G, a mental health professional, discusses his work with patients suffering from severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, at Great Mind Counseling and Wellness Center in Las Vegas. He highlights the success of their wraparound program, which aims to reduce recidivism and hospital admissions by providing outpatient care and transportation. The center serves up to 85 patients daily. Dr. G also announces the expansion to San Bernardino, California, where they have already started seeing patients. He emphasizes the importance of addressing trauma and mental health issues, encouraging individuals to seek help and utilize available resources, including health insurance.
