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Life New Kensington Clinic houses a 20 bed dedicated mental healthcare facility specialising in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.

Our treatment programmes, facilitated by our interdisciplinary team, have been developed to achieve optimal outcomes through the short term treatment of mental healthcare users in a tranquil and therapeutic environment conducive to their recovery.

Monitoring our users’ views on all aspects of our service keeps us up to date with their needs and enable us to provide them with the best possible service at all times.

Our facilities

The facility houses the following:

• Semi-private rooms accommodating 10 female and 10 male users.
• Individual and group therapy rooms.
• Lounges, TV and family visitation area.
• A gym and recreational facility.
• Dining rooms with catering services.
• Private garden

Admissions

Persons who voluntarily seek professional healthcare assistance for psychiatric disorders need to consult with one of the admitting psychiatrists at Life New Kensington Clinic. The psychiatrist will determine whether admission is necessary and, if so, facilitate the admission process.

Our interdisciplinary team

Our interdisciplinary team of medical, therapy and nursing professionals involved in the treatment and care of users of the mental health services offered at Life New Kensington Clinic, is reflective of our holistic approach to mental healthcare. Working closely together, the aim of the team is to achieve optimal outcomes for users. The composition of the interdisciplinary team is tailored to the needs of each specific user.

The team includes the following healthcare professionals:

• Psychiatrists.
• A general practitioner.
• Psychologists.
• Occupational therapists.
• Physiotherapists.
• Social workers.
• Mental health nursing practitioners.

Treatment programmes for psychiatric disorders

Treatment programmes for psychiatric disorders are based on cognitive-behavioural principles, and are designed to provide comprehensive and holistic treatment in order to facilitate recovery in people affected by:

• mood and anxiety disorders (i.e. depression, phobias, post traumatic stress and panic disorders);
• personality disorders (i.e. avoidance and dependence disorders); or
• psychotic disorders (i.e. schizophrenia and delusional disorders).

The primary objective is to mobilise internal and external resources in the promotion, restoration and maintenance of mental health – thereby helping the user to reach an optimal level of functioning as a valued person.

Based on an assessment of the individual user, specific therapeutic modalities which will be beneficial to that specific user are selected. Other concomitant medical and psychiatric conditions are also attended to. Treatment regimes, supported by 24 hour specialised nursing care, can include any of the following:

• Individual psychological assessment and psychotherapy.
• Individual, group and family therapy.
• Electro-convulsive therapy (if indicated).
• Occupational therapy.
• Stress management programmes.

Users will also be assisted to develop realistic life goals and a healthy lifestyle in the absence of substance dependence or other addictive behaviour.

For further information on Life New Kensington Clinic or admission procedures please contact Stella Monane at telephone 011 614 7125 or email him at stella.monane@lifehealthcare.co.za

Please also visit the dedicated facilities page for Life New Kensington Clinic listed under hospitals (name search) on the Life Healthcare website for more information.

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