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Carilion Mental Health

Explore our newest location and services.

Geriatric Psychiatry

Our mission is to advance the mental, physical, social and emotional needs of older adults in our community.

Geriatric Psychiatry

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Carilion Mental Health

Explore our newest location and services.

Geriatric Psychiatry

Our mission is to advance the mental, physical, social and emotional needs of older adults in our community.

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  • Alcohol use disorder
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Cognitive/ behavioral problems
  • Mood disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic disorders
Our Leadership

Meet Robert Trestman, Ph.D., M.D.

Robert L. Trestman Ph.D., M.D.Robert Trestman, Ph.D., M.D.Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

"We work to provide world-class care to our patients, their families, and our communities while we advance our knowledge and treatments."

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Patient Focus

Our mental health experts provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs and values.

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Comprehensive

We provide care for all aspects of a patient's health.

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Compassionate

We respond with kindness and empathy to each person's pain, distress, anxiety or need.

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Research

Our pioneer research in behavioral health aims to enrich the lives of patients and expand opportunities to learn.

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Patient Focus

Our mental health experts provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs and values.

Person icon next to a check mark

Comprehensive

We provide care for all aspects of a patient's health.

Open hand icon with cross above

Compassionate

We respond with kindness and empathy to each person's pain, distress, anxiety or need.

Microscope

Research

Our pioneer research in behavioral health aims to enrich the lives of patients and expand opportunities to learn.

Find out more about these topics.

Patient Education

This section is designed to empower you with comprehensive information about various health conditions, treatment options and lifestyle choices.

Substance Use Disorders

Learn the signs.

Get the help you need.

Substance Use Disorder programs address the root problems, while helping patients recover.

Grief

Find the support you need.

Center for Grief and Healing

Carilion’s Center for Grief and Healing utilizes a holistic approach to offer effective, supportive and therapeutic services to individuals, families and communities affected by grief and loss.

Depression

Get the help you need.

Learn the facts.

Depression is a serious mood disorder. It can affect the way you feel, act, and think. Feeling down is a common problem among older adults, but clinical depression is not a normal part of aging. If your depression lasts for weeks or months, reach out for assistance.

CONNECT

24/7 Support

Help when you need it.

CONNECT is a confidential, 24-hour emergency evaluation and referral service provided by Carilion Clinic to members of our community. CONNECT is staffed by psychiatric nurses and clinical social workers trained to help people access psychiatric and behavioral medicine support.

  • Alcohol use disorder
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Cognitive/ behavioral problems
  • Mood disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic disorders

Conditions Treated

  • Alcohol use disorder
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Cognitive/ behavioral problems
  • Mood disorders
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotic disorders

Treatment Options

  • Care coordination
  • Grief and loss services
  • Health behavior interventions
  • Medication Management
Our Leadership

Meet Robert Trestman, Ph.D., M.D.

Robert L. Trestman Ph.D., M.D.Robert Trestman, Ph.D., M.D.Chair, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

"We work to provide world-class care to our patients, their families, and our communities while we advance our knowledge and treatments."

Three people icons

Patient Focus

Our mental health experts provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs and values.

Person icon next to a check mark

Comprehensive

We provide care for all aspects of a patient's health.

Open hand icon with cross above

Compassionate

We respond with kindness and empathy to each person's pain, distress, anxiety or need.

Microscope

Research

Our pioneer research in behavioral health aims to enrich the lives of patients and expand opportunities to learn.

Find out more about these topics.

Patient Education

This section is designed to empower you with comprehensive information about various health conditions, treatment options and lifestyle choices.

Substance Use Disorders

Learn the signs.

Get the help you need.

Substance Use Disorder programs address the root problems, while helping patients recover.

Grief

Find the support you need.

Center for Grief and Healing

Carilion’s Center for Grief and Healing utilizes a holistic approach to offer effective, supportive and therapeutic services to individuals, families and communities affected by grief and loss.

Depression

Get the help you need.

Learn the facts.

Depression is a serious mood disorder. It can affect the way you feel, act, and think. Feeling down is a common problem among older adults, but clinical depression is not a normal part of aging. If your depression lasts for weeks or months, reach out for assistance.

CONNECT

24/7 Support

Help when you need it.

CONNECT is a confidential, 24-hour emergency evaluation and referral service provided by Carilion Clinic to members of our community. CONNECT is staffed by psychiatric nurses and clinical social workers trained to help people access psychiatric and behavioral medicine support.

Patient Education

This section is designed to empower you with comprehensive information about various health conditions, treatment options and lifestyle choices.

Substance Use Disorders

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Learn the signs.

Get the help you need.

Substance Use Disorder programs address the root problems, while helping patients recover.

Grief

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Find the support you need.

Center for Grief and Healing

Carilion’s Center for Grief and Healing utilizes a holistic approach to offer effective, supportive and therapeutic services to individuals, families and communities affected by grief and loss.

Depression

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Get the help you need.

Learn the facts.

Depression is a serious mood disorder. It can affect the way you feel, act, and think. Feeling down is a common problem among older adults, but clinical depression is not a normal part of aging. If your depression lasts for weeks or months, reach out for assistance.

CONNECT

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24/7 Support

Help when you need it.

CONNECT is a confidential, 24-hour emergency evaluation and referral service provided by Carilion Clinic to members of our community. CONNECT is staffed by psychiatric nurses and clinical social workers trained to help people access psychiatric and behavioral medicine support.

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