News
Youth Suicide Prevention Program Opens at Lakeside
November 15th, 2011
The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), a youth suicide prevention and awareness organization, is proud to announce the opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newest JFI affiliate office at Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, Tenn. that took place on November 4th.
Since 1967, Lakeside Behavioral Health System has been the premier provider of specialized behavioral health services in the Memphis and Mid-South region. The 305-bed facility is located on a safe and private 37-acre campus in northeast Shelby County and provides comprehensive treatment for children, adolescents, young adults and seniors. Lakeside’s specialized treatment programs include treatment for addiction, anxiety, trauma resolution, bipolar disorder, suicide intervention and geriatric issues. Programs are available in inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment, partial hospitalization and day and evening intensive outpatient settings.
Lakeside’s CEO, Shelley Nowak, said, “Lakeside is very excited about our clinical affiliation with JFI. Through our combined efforts, we will be well positioned to take the message about youth suicide to our Memphis and Shelby County community. Working together and with our community, we can help eradicate this epidemic.”
Clark Flatt, President and CEO of JFI said, “I am honored and excited to have opened our affiliate office at Lakeside Behavioral Health. JFI will work collaboratively with the many outstanding organizations in Tennessee that are already addressing this problem.”
About the Jason Foundation:
JFI is a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting “The Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational programs for young people, educators, parents, and other community groups. JFI, headquartered in Hendersonville, Tenn., was founded in 1997 after the tragic death of Jason Flatt, the 16-year-old son of Clark Flatt. Currently, there are over 85 JFI affiliate offices across the country.
For more information, please visit JFI’s website, http://www.jasonfoundation.com
Dr. Radwan F. Haykal inducted as Distinguished Fellow of APA
July 1st, 2011
Lakeside Behavioral Health System is pleased to announce that Radwan F. Haykal, M.D, was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association at its 55th Convocation, which took place May 2011 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Dr. Haykal is the Director of the Bipolar Spectrum Program at Lakeside Behavioral Health System and is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. He was recently the co-recipient of the Department of Psychiatry’s Volunteer of the Year Award for designing the Lakeside Mood Disorders Elective, in which he supervises medical students.
Daniel Boyd, MD, Named Medical Director for new Neurosciences Center
July 1st, 2011
Lakeside Behavioral Health System is pleased to announce that one of its attending psychiatrists, Daniel Boyd, M.D., has been named Medical Director for Lakeside’s new Neurosciences Center.
“Dr. Boyd is a respected colleague and will serve our patients well in his expanded roll,” stated Dr. Hal Brunt, Chief of Medical Staff at LBHS. “His experience with and passion for individuals with treatment-resistant conditions will allow Lakeside to help these patients live more productive lives.”
Dr. Boyd is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency in Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
In 2008, he was honored with the “Physician of the Year” by the employees of Lakeside Behavioral Health System. He is one of only two psychiatrists in the Mid-South area certified for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and most recently was certified to perform Transcranial Magnetic Stimulations (TMS), both of which will be included in the new Neuroscience Center.
Lakeside Opens New Neurosciences Center
July 1st, 2011
Lakeside Behavioral Health System is pleased to announce the opening of its new Neurosciences Center for Treatment-Resistant Conditions and the addition of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to the current offering of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
“This expansion will allow us to serve a greater number of patients who are experiencing treatment-resistant conditions and give them hope that a positive, productive life is available,” stated Shelley Nowak, CEO.
For many years, Lakeside has offered ECT for the treatment of severe depression and mania, schizophrenia and catatonia. The addition of TMS allows Lakeside to reach patients with a non-invasive, non-drug outpatient treatment for major depressive disorder. These patients typically have received little or no results with their current treatment protocol.
“TMS provides a fast, safe and almost immediate relief to patients who are dealing with major depressive disorder,” said Joy Golden, Chief Operating Officer. “Patients are treated in an outpatient setting, so no hospital stay is required, and they can return to normal activities following treatment.”
Lakeside has appointed Dr. Dan Boyd as the Medical Director for the Neurosciences Center. He is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine, completed his residency in Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University and is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is one of only two psychiatrists in the Mid-South area certified for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), and most recently was certified to perform Transcranial Magnetic Stimulations (TMS), both of which will be included in the new Neuroscience Center.
2011 Asperger Summer Program
June 1st, 2011
The Asperger Summer Program is a unique, intensive outpatient program (in a camp-like setting) designed specifically for elementary, middle and high school students with Asperger Disorder.
The program was designed by parents, care-givers and clinical professionalsto develop and maintain continuity in students’ developmental and behavioral skills throughout the summer.
June Dates:
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Week One: June 13-17, 2011
Week Two: June 20-24, 2011
Week Three: June 27 – July 1, 2011
July Dates:
Week One: July 5-8, 2011
Week Two: July 11-15, 2011
Week Three: July 18-22, 2011
Students my attend one week or any number of consecutive weeks. Lunch will be provided.
For more information please contact Edna Weiner, Director of Education at 901-373-0931.
This is an intensive outpatient program and most insurance is accepted, based upon medical necessity. Self-payment arrangements can be made.
