PAMF Behavioral Health Care

If you or a family member are experiencing depression, anxiety, grief or another mental health issue, or are struggling with alcohol or drug use. Palo Alto Medical Foundation can help get your lives back on track.

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Caring Behavioral Health Services

Being mentally and emotionally healthy is vital to living well and feeling good. PAMF offers a full range of services to help you.

With our dedicated team of psychiatrists, therapists and counselors, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health provides mental and emotional health services – all customized to the needs of each person who turns to us for help. This comprehensive assessment and treatment is available to people of all ages.

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We can help you and your family members with many mental health issues including:

Anxiety disorders and depression
Medication monitoring

If you’re having trouble coping with emotional events in your life, such as work or family problems, a child’s behavioral issues, the aftermath of a traumatic event or the loss of a loved one, experienced counselors and specialists can guide you through them.

For answers to common questions about our services, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Special Programs

FAQs About PAMF

Learn how to make an appointment with a PAMF mental health professional and which health insurance plans we accept.

Education and Support

Classes and Events

Learn more about mental health issues such as depression, stress, trauma, substance use disorders and eating disorders.

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Guide for a Healthy Brain

Learn tips for sleep, diet and exercise that will keep your brain working at its best.

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Have a question about a mental health issue? Ask our experts!

Patient Stories

Moving Mental Healthcare Forward

Sutter Health and the Palo Alto Medical Foundation are evaluating mental healthcare through multiple lenses.

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Mental Health Research

About 26 percent of Americans each year suffer from a mental health disorder like depression, anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and anorexia. Our mental health affects our family, our job, how well we live and how soon we die. It’s important to find effective treatments and ways to prevent the damage from mental illness.

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