Psychiatry | Psychiatric Care | MaineHealth Behavioral Health

MaineHealth is the leading provider of psychiatric care in Maine. Our comprehensive system of care includes outpatient psychiatric care through MaineHealth Behavioral Health and hospital-based care at MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center, MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital and MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital. We also diagnose and treat patients with behavioral health conditions in many MaineHealth primary care practices.

What is psychiatric care?

Psychiatrists are medical doctors with special training and education in mental health. They have the skills and expertise to diagnose and treat both mental and physical problems related to psychological disorders. Psychiatrists may prescribe medications and may also provide counseling or psychotherapy services.

Services

Services include, but are not limited to:

  • Individual or group therapy
  • Medication management
  • Behavior therapy
  • Educational services
  • Occupational therapy

Conditions commonly treated