20th Anniversary Edition
Conventions is a recognized leader in mental health treatment in our community. With 20 years in practice, we offer accessible and comprehensive treatment. We continue to stay focused on treating and preventing mental illnesses and are committed to participating in research to advance the understanding and treatment of mental disorders. Our skilled professionals meet the demand for mental health care in our community by offering same day counseling services. Read
Read on to learn about our services and the ways we connect with our community, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates and events.
Community Events
Conventions has been busy finding ways to connect with our community! You may have seen us May 19th at the Kane County Cougars as the Exclusive Mental Health Sponsor for the 2023 season! Our own Dr. Sandeep Gaonkar did a great job throwing out the first pitch. Janet Giblin from AMR Conventions research came with her excitement to educate our current clinical trials. Therapists Jill Early-Gilles and Erin Duffy had a great time speaking on all the services that are offered through conventions. Or you may have come June 10th to support the NAMI DuPage 5K Run!
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.
Group Therapy
NEW! Men's Recovery Group
- Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30PM
- $50/session, In-Person
Men’s Recovery Group has been facilitated for 16 years by Eric Mueller, CADC, LCSW, and it for men aged 21+ to provide hope, support, and recovery from compulsive behaviors. Group members have anywhere from several weeks to several years of recovery. This is not a 12-step meeting and all that is asked is that you abstain from behaviors on the day of the group.
Men’s Group can be used as an aftercare component of a discharge plan from primary treatment. It can also be part of a return-to-work agreement.
DBT Skills Training Group
- Thursdays, 6:00-7:30PM
- $25/class
- Virtual or In-Person
Depression and Anxiety Support Group
*New day and time*
- Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00PM
- In-Person
NAMI KDK BIPOC Support Group
- 2nd Saturday of every month starting July 8th, 6:00-7:30PM
- Virtual
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: Physical Activity
It’s no secret that physical activity boosts mood, but did you know that attending and watching a live sporting events increases feelings of well being? A new study conducted of over 7200 people found that study subjects reported increased life satisfaction, a greater sense of life being worthwhile, and reduced loneliness. Those are some serious mental health benefits – and they held true for professional and amateur events alike. Watching people perform incredible feats of personal and collective excellence before your very eyes just drives home how incredible the human body is. Rooting in a crowd collectively gets your blood pumping, and silly chants will have you laughing while riding that will-they-wont-they emotional rollercoaster in the best way possible. The feeling of being apart of something, a part of a community all rooting for the same thing, is undeniably beneficial.
“Watching live sports of all types provides many opportunities for social interaction and this helps forge group identity and belonging, which in turn mitigates loneliness and boosts levels of well-being,” lead author Helen Keyes, PhD, head of the school of psychology and sport science at Anglia Ruskin University, said in a press release. Summer is a great time to head out and support your local team! They’ll appreciate the support, and you’ll be reaping in the mental health benefits!
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