
Dignity Health Medical Group Specialty Medicine
Behavioral Health
Mental Health vs. Behavioral Health
Mental health pertains to the relationship between your psychological state – encompassing your thoughts, feelings, and emotions – and your overall well-being, influencing your ability to cope with stress, form relationships, and experience joy; while behavioral health addresses the impact of your actions, such as diet, exercise, and substance use, on your overall health, affecting both your physical and mental well-being.

Specialized Treatment For
- Anxiety (excessive fears or worries)
- Bipolar disorder
- Delusions (strange thoughts)
- Depression (sadness or irritability)
- Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits
- Feelings of extreme highs and lows
- Growing inability to cope with daily problems and activities
- Hallucinations (audio/visual)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Social withdrawal
- Strong feelings of anger
- Suicidal thoughts
How We Can Help You
- Individualized treatment planning
- Medication management and pharmacotherapy
- Neuropsychiatry (including Adult ADHD)
- Psychiatric consultation and evaluations
- Psychotherapy and counseling

Mental and behavioral health is fundamental to our overall well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Prioritizing our health allows us to thrive, build strong relationships, and navigate life's challenges effectively. Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.
Where You Can Get Treatment
Dignity Health Medical Group Behavioral – St. Joseph's
500 W. Thomas Road Suite 230
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Resources
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