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FAWVER WELLNESS CLINIC
6920 POINTE INVERNESS WAY
SUITE 250
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
PH# 260-436-4060
FAX# 260-436-5713

TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY:

An individual considering mental health treatment often feels more apprehensive, embarrassed and vulnerable compared to a person seeking treatment for other medical conditions. Education about the underlying causes and treatment options should be completed in a sensitive, collaborative manner with the clinician, who serves as a consultant and attempts to assist the patient achieve identified goals and aspirations.

Psychiatric disturbances such as depression and anxiety disorders are caused by a variable combination of factors such as:

Genetics
Hormonal disturbances
Current stress (conflicts with work, family, school, etc.)
Past traumatic emotional experiences
The ability to cope with current stresses based upon past experiences
A complex disturbance in brain chemistry and activity

Due to these factors, certain symptoms of psychiatric illnesses may emerge. Similar to diagnostic assessments in other areas of medicine, specific clusters of psychiatric symptoms lead to a diagnosis, which directs the treatment approach.

Psychiatric treatment most frequently includes the use of medication and/or psychotherapy (“talk therapy”)
Left untreated, significant psychiatric illness may cause prominent physical impairments in specific areas in the brain. For Example:
- Chronic untreated depression may lead to shrinkage of a specific area of the brain responsible for memory recall.
- Bipolar disorder may lead to a 40% reduction in an area of the brain responsible for the emotional, hormonal and autonomic responses to socially relevant cues.
With these consequences in mind, psychiatric illness should be treated as an illness of the brain that requires prompt and effective treatment in a similar manner as other medical conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, and kidney disease.

Based upon the degree of impairment caused by the psychiatric disturbance, medications may be recommended to treat the chemical changes that occur with mental health conditions.

At the Fawver Wellness Clinic, individuals are assessed for psychiatric conditions and treatment options are reviewed.
The staff of the Fawver Wellness Clinic includes a psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology who is a specialist in the prescribing of medications that affect the brain’s chemistry.
Brief counseling reviewing treatment goals are often addressed during follow-up visits by Fawver Wellness Clinic clinicians.
More intensive psychotherapy may be recommended and an outside therapist of the patient’s choosing may participate in the treatment.

YOUR TIME IS VALUABLE:

Sitting in a physician’s waiting room is not a productive way of spending your time. The Fawver Wellness Clinic staff respect the your need to return to work, school, home or your family in a timely manner. When an appointment is set at our office, we strive to serve you in a timely manner and minimize your wait. By utilizing our electronic medical record system, we are able to coordinate your care in a very efficient manner. Our front office staff and our clinicians work together to synchronize your care by means of our integrated electronic technology. We are committed to making your experience as comfortable as possible.