Dr. Peter Forster has been appointed to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Task Force of the American Psychiatric Association. The new edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM–5) is the product of more than 10 years of effort by hundreds of international experts in all aspects of mental health. The DSM defines and classifies mental …
Bipolar 101 Group Fall 2017
We are excited to announce a repeat of our very successful Bipolar 101 Group Fall 2017. Do you want to learn more about bipolar disorder and connect with others who may have experienced similar symptoms to you? Gateway Psychiatric we will be hosting an online psychoeducation group this fall beginning on September 8th for adults diagnosed with bipolar disorder. It will …
Website Mobile Enhancements
Website Mobile Enhancements Over the last couple of years the proportion of our website visitors who are viewing the site on mobile devices has skyrocketed. Although the site was designed to be mobile friendly there are part submit that clearly need additional work. Several behind the scenes changes on this website may make it a little bit easier for you …
Integrated Care
We have a passion for providing the most effective treatment at Gateway and that passion is illustrated by the efforts that we make to ensure that we deliver integrated care. Integrated care is a very simple idea. In fact it is probably something that you expect your treatment providers are already delivering. It means that the different providers who are …
Google Hangouts Telepsychiatry Updated
We are no longer using Google Hangouts for Telepsychiatry. We have moved on to the business application which is called Hangouts Meet. Please see this article for more information.
Bipolar 101 An Online Course
Bipolar 101, an online course hosted by Gateway Psychiatric begins March 17, 2017: Bipolar 101 – The Basics and Beyond. The class is based on the acclaimed Barcelona Bipolar Disorders Program. Bipolar 101 – An online course will cover topics such as: It will be taught by Dr. Peter Forster and Gina Gregory, and will have an interactive format with plenty of …
Fee Increase 2017
We hope 2017 is off to a good start! We look forward to working with and supporting you in your goals toward mental health and wellness. We wanted to get in touch as we enter a new year, as we regularly examine our fee scales during this time. In preparation for this task we reviewed data on health care costs …
Controlled Substance Refills
Controlled substances are medications with a potential for abuse or misuse. They are often, also, medications that have powerful effects on brain function. Common controlled substances that doctors prescribe include: Narcotic pain medications (Demerol, Norco, Tyco, etcetera) Stimulant medications (Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, etcetera) Benzodiazepines and similar sedating and anti-anxiety medications (Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Ambien, etcetera) Testosterone and some other hormone …
Welcome Gina Gregory – New Staff Member
We are very pleased to welcome Gina Gregory to Gateway Psychiatric. Gina will be working full time in our San Francisco office. Gina is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) (#73689) who specializes in trauma-related concerns, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders. She uses evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. She earned a Master’s in …
Measurement Based Care Improves Outcomes
Patients at Gateway Psychiatric are sometimes perplexed by the amount of time and energy we devote to tracking how they are doing. It can seem annoying to answer questions repeatedly or to fill out forms. An article in the journal Psychiatric Services summarizes the data that shows that this process (known as “measurement based care” or MBC) is associated with significantly …