20th Anniversary Edition
2023 is an exciting year for Conventions! Thanks to all of you, this year we celebrate 20 years of treating the mental health needs of our community. We have grown to a full service mental health clinic, offering psychiatric and therapy services, support groups, workshops, TMS, Spravato, and clinical trials. We are excited to expand our services this year, adding two new Child and Adolescent therapists and board-certified
psychiatrist. Be sure to read our quarterly newsletters and follow us on Facebook and
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Mindful Moment: Safari
Looking for something enriching to do with the kids during spring break? Try
taking them on a Mindful Safari! The Safari exercise is a great way to help kids
learn the technique of mindfulness. This activity turns an average, everyday walk
into an exciting new adventure. Tell your kids that you will be going on a safari:
their goal is to notice as many birds, bugs, rabbits, squirrels, creepy-crawlies, and
any other animals as they can. Anything that walks, crawls, swims, or flies is of
interest, and they’ll need to focus all of their senses to find them, especially the
little ones (Karen Young, 2017). Help them to bring their attention to their sense
of vision and to describe what they notice about each creature. They can tell you about the color, size, movement, and anything else they observe with each animal. Ask them to bring their attention to their sense of hearing to notice the different tones of the birds’ songs. Mindful activities will help to develop their ability to pay attention and to encourage their sense of wonder.
Depression Treatment & Beyond
Our mental health providers in Warrenville, IL, have a variety of treatments to help you or a loved one cope and manage depression. Some of our treatments for depression include NeuroStar and Spravato.
NeuroStar
Conventions TMS & NeuroStar deliver an advanced and unique form of TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), a non-invasive, medicine-free, FDA-approved therapy that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain that are under active in people suffering from depression and OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).
If you feel this treatment may be beneficial for you or a loved one and would like to learn more, ask your current Conventions mental health provider or call Rhonda at 630.642.1801 for more information.
Spravato
Have you trialed two or more medications and still have symptoms of depression? Conventions Health offers Spravato, an FDA-approved medication for treatment-resistant depression. Spravato is a nasal spray used in combination with psychotherapy, oral antidepressants, and/or TMS. Unlike oral antidepressant medication, Spravato has minimal side effects and provides rapid relief of depressive or suicidal symptoms.
To learn more about what Spravato can do for you, speak with your psychiatric provider or schedule an appointment with our nurse practitioner today.
News & Announcements from Our Partners
Conventions Research LTD.
Researchers at AMR Conventions Research conduct clinical trials to determine whether or not a drug is effective, tolerable, and safe in treating a particular psychiatric condition like, Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder. An independent board of medical and non-medical professionals carefully review all aspects of clinical trials to ensure patient safety is the highest priority. Participation is always voluntary and a subject can withdraw at any time for any reason. No cost to participate, No insurance required. Compensations for time/travel will be provided.
If you or a loved one is experiencing any of the following:
- PTSD
- Depression
- Bipolar 1-Depression
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Treatment-Resistant Depression
- ADHD – Child and Adolescent
And would be interested in participating in innovative research studies, please call 630.983.2000 or click the link below for more information.
Naperville Weightloss Center
Do you binge or stress eat? Do you have medical or mental health conditions that make it difficult to lose weight? Have you gained weight on a medication or lost weight only to gain more back?
Naperville Weightloss Clinic will design a plan tailored to you through lifestyle changes and/or medications. We can work together with our medical, psychiatric, or therapy provider for a comprehensive approach without jeopardizing progress.
Our on-site physician assistant Lauren Williams has an extensive background in nutrition and obesity medicine. She is ready to answer questions, address concerns you have, and discuss options to maximize your weight loss for a healthier future.
To schedule an appointment or get more information please visit our website or call 630.362.3344 today.
A Look into: Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Bipolar disorder is typically diagnosed during late adolescence (teen years) or early adulthood. People with bipolar disorder experience periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in sleep patterns and activity levels, and uncharacteristic behaviors—often without recognizing their likely harmful or undesirable effects. These distinct periods are called “mood episodes.” Mood episodes are very different from the moods and behaviors that are typical for the person. During an episode, the symptoms last every day for most of the day. Episodes may also last for longer periods, such as several days or weeks. A manic episode may be evidenced by feeling high, elated, irritable, or jumpy with a decreased need for sleep. During a manic episode, one might experience racing thoughts, rapid speech, feel powerful and able to do many things at once. A depressive episode may be evidenced by sadness, sleep disturbance, difficulty concentrating or completing simple tasks, having a lack of interest and feeling hopeless or suicidal.
Proper diagnosis and treatment can help people with bipolar disorder lead healthy and active lives. Mental health care providers usually diagnose bipolar disorder based on a person’s symptoms, lifetime history, experiences, and, in some cases, family history (NIMH). Treatment options include medication and psychotherapy. Call 630.416.8289 to schedule an appointment with one of our providers today!
If you have been diagnosed with Bipolar I and are interest in learning more about clinical trials, call 630.983.2000 or contact Janet at AMR Conventions to see if you qualify.
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