At Crownview Psychiatric Institute, we believe that effective treatment for people with complex mental health concerns requires an integrative, multifaceted approach that addresses the full scope of each client’s unique needs.

The integrative element of this approach refers to the fact that we employ methodologies and techniques from a variety of disciplines and therapeutic schools to best serve the adults who are entrusted to our care.

Complex mental illnesses can affect all aspects of a person’s life, including their physical health, psychological well-being, and socioeconomic stability. To properly care for adults whose lives have been disrupted in this manner, we offer integrative, holistic services that are customized for each person.

In addition to traditional psychotherapy, medication, education, and social support, our programming also includes a variety of optional adjunct services. For certain clients, integrating one or more of the services described below into their personalized treatment plan may yield significant benefits.

Stellate Ganglion Block

Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is a minor medical procedure that has proved to be effective at helping people who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related mental health concerns. During an SGB session, the client receives an injection of local anesthetic in the side of the neck, near the voice box.

SGB has been used for more than a century to treat people for certain types of chronic pain or neuralgia. In the 1990s, mental health researchers began to investigate the ability of SGB to ease trauma symptoms. Experts believe that SGB is effective for treating trauma because it blocks the functioning of a set of interconnected nerves that are associated with the body’s “fight or flight” automatic response.

A June 2021 report in the Journal of Investigative Medicine touted the benefits of stellate ganglion block for trauma-related disorders.

According to the authors of this report, 95% of surveyed behavioral health professionals who had incorporated SGB into trauma therapy said they would recommend this service to their colleagues.

“The SGB procedure serves as an invaluable adjunct to trauma-focused psychotherapy primarily through targeting dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system,” the authors wrote.

Learn More Today

For more information about integrative therapies, adjunct services, or any other aspect of treatment a Crownview Psychiatric Institute, please contact us directly at your convenience. If you believe that someone in your life can benefit from our dynamic approach to treatment, we may be able to begin the assessment process during your first phone call.