Bethany is excited to provide behavioral health services for the treatment of a broad range of mental health conditions, including treatment for substance abuse disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other serious mental illnesses. Services are provided in the outpatient setting. General and psychiatric mental health services are provided as an integral part of primary care. Our Behavioral Health Program is under the direction of Dr. Keshavpal Reddy MD. He is board-certified in general Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine.

50% of mental illness begins by age 14

Major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder rarely appear “out of the blue.” Most often family, friends, or individuals themselves begin to recognize small changes or a feeling that “something is not quite right”

Learning about developing symptoms, or early warning signs, can help. Early intervention can help reduce the severity of an illness. It may even be possible to delay or prevent a major mental illness altogether.

Behavioral health conditions we treat:

ADHD and Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum, Posttraumatic and Dissociative Disorders
Eating Disorders
Mood Disorders: Depression, Bipolar
Neurocognitive Disorders: Dementia
Personality Disorders
Psychotic Disorders: Schizophrenia
Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders
Sleep-Wake Disorders
Substance-Related Disorders: Suboxone Treatment
Sexual Dysfunctions
Tobacco-Related Disorders
Abuse and Neglect

Our Providers

Lauren (Tessneer) Beaver FNP-BC

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Primary Care
Urgent Care
Pain Management

Ernest Smith PA-C

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Primary Care
Urgent Care
Pain Management

PRACTICE INFORMATION

Bethany Medical at Jamestown
108 W. Main Street, Suite E
Jamestown, NC 27282
Ph: (336) 289-2295

Bethany Medical at University Parkway
5093 University Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Ph: 336.289.2290

FAX: 336.883.0867

OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday 8:00am-6:00pm
Weekend Availability

Signs & Symptoms

If several of the following are occurring, it may be useful to follow up with a behavioral health professional.

Sleep or appetite changes — Dramatic sleep and appetite changes or decline in personal care
Mood changes — Rapid or dramatic shifts in emotions or depressed feelings
Withdrawal — Recent social withdrawal and loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed
Drop in functioning — An unusual drop in functioning, at school, work or social activities, such as quitting sports, failing in school or difficulty performing familiar tasks
Problems thinking — Problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that are hard to explain
Increased sensitivity — Heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells or touch; avoidance of over-stimulating situations
Apathy — Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activity
Feeling disconnected — A vague feeling of being disconnected from oneself or one’s surroundings; a sense of unreality
Illogical thinking — Unusual or exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to understand meanings or influence events; illogical or “magical” thinking typical of childhood in an adult
Nervousness — Fear or suspiciousness of others or a strong nervous feeling
Unusual behavior – Odd, uncharacteristic, peculiar behavior

One or two of these symptoms alone can’t predict a mental illness but may indicate a need for further evaluation. If a person is experiencing several at one time and the symptoms are causing serious problems in the ability to study, work or relate to others, he/she should be seen by a physician or mental health professional. People with suicidal thoughts or intent, or thoughts of harming others, need immediate attention.

Talk about it:

Have an evaluation by a mental health or other health care professional.
Learn about mental illness, including signs and symptoms.

Recognize that stigma may pose a significant barrier to seeking help.

Learning about mental illness and what is happening in the brain can help individuals and families understand the significance of symptoms, how an illness might develop and what can be done to help.