Neuropsychology focuses on the assessment of how a person's brain is working. Although brain scans such as CT or MRI can show physical damage to the brain, changes in how the brain works (for example, memory or attention) often do not match the damage shown on a scan.

Our Services

Forensic Psychiatry works closely with the judicial system, providing the following:

Our Services

The Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry service at Denver Health provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with comorbid psychiatric and medical disorders. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of psychiatrists, psychologists, physician assistants, clinical nurse specialists and trainees of all levels. We assist both adult and pediatric patients who develop neuropsychiatric symptoms from medical, surgical and gynecologic illnesses, as well as patients with primary psychiatric illness whose conditions are complicated by medical illness.

The Adult Outpatient Mental Health team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, master’s level therapists and prescribers, and care coordinators. Individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, couples therapy, medication management, and case management are offered for a wide range of psychiatric disorders (including trauma-related disorders) for patients aged 18 and up.

To learn more, contact us at 303-436-6388.

The inpatient unit at Denver Health has 45 beds and serves adult patients experiencing behavioral problems or those having difficulty meeting basic living needs due to a combination of mental, physical or substance abuse problems.

Our Services

While a patient in the Adult Inpatient Mental Health unit, you will have access to the following:

The Inpatient Psychiatric department at Denver Health has 21 beds for children and teens, ages six to 17 years, with significant emotional and mental health issues. Our approach to treatment is based on current medical research showing what works best for children, teens and families in crisis.

The Opioid Epidemic and Adolescents: Ways to Keep Your Child Safe

By: Dr. Christian Thurstone

March 28, 2018

Overview

The STEP Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is intended for youth ages 14-17 who qualify for greater therapeutic support that cannot be achieved in the general outpatient setting.

Educate Yourself and People You Know about Adolescent Substance use

Valid information for parents, teachers and teens is available at the National Institute of Drug Abuse: