Merit Health Wesley Senior Behavioral Health

Merit Health Wesley Senior Behavioral Health in Hattiesburg, Mississippi offers specialized inpatient behavioral health care for adults ages 55 and older. The facility focuses on the unique mental health and emotional needs of geriatric patients, providing short-term inpatient programs to stabilize acute psychiatric symptoms. The center addresses conditions such as depression, anxiety, delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, agitation, cognitive impairment, sleep disturbances, and behavioral challenges. Patients receive individualized treatment plans developed by a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, social workers, activity therapists, physical and occupational therapists, dietitians, and nursing staff.

The program integrates evidence-based therapies including individual, group, and family therapy, cognitive behavioral interventions, psychosocial rehabilitation, and problem-solving strategies. Educational groups and structured activities promote skill development and overall functioning. Merit Health Wesley Senior Behavioral Health also emphasizes aftercare planning, caregiver support, and medication management to ensure continuity of care beyond discharge. Conveniently located within the hospital, the facility can simultaneously address patients’ behavioral and medical needs, offering a safe, structured, and supportive environment for seniors navigating complex emotional or psychiatric challenges.