Welcome to Veridian Behavioral Health, a multi-disciplinary center offering dedicated quality mental health care. Veridian is part of the behavioral health department of Salina Regional Health Center.
As part of SRHC, we offer a full continuum of care for Central Kansas.
Many of Veridian's services are geared toward individuals and families who are struggling with common life problems such as depression, anxiety, marital problems, parent-child conflicts or grief and loss. Our services are provided in a convenient and comfortable, private office setting.
Veridian psychiatrists provide direct care in an office setting while actively serving in various settings, such as intensive outpatient care, inpatient care in Salina Regional Health Center and in nursing homes.
Veridian psychologists provide a range of testing that assists in the delivery of care for all our clientele. We also have a wide range of experienced psychotherapists licensed at the highest clinical levels within their professions as marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, and social workers.
Anger Management. Anger is a basic and normal emotion, but one that can easily become destructive and lead to health and social problems. Explore information in this topic center on the nature of anger, and anger management therapy and techniques. More...
Autism. This topic center provides a comprehensive overview of causes and treatments for Autism, a brain disease characterized by the presence of severe communication, language and social deficits in affected persons. More...
Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder causes people to swing between extreme, severe and typically sustained mood states which affect their energy levels, attitudes, behavior and ability to function. More...
Family & Relationship Issues. Family and personal relationships and friendships can be very difficult to handle. We've gathered resources to help you learn about and better manage relationship problems you may be experiencing. More...
Parenting. It's normal for new parents and caregivers to feel a mixture of excitement, joy, and love along with some anxiety, fear, and a little trepidation. More...
Stress Reduction and Management. A comprehensive overview of how to reduce stress. We cover the nature of stress, and the many different methods people can use to reduce and manage their stress. More...
Supervisor Work Performance Toolbox. Subjects covered in this topic area include strategies for motivating people, improving emotional intelligence, ideas for coaching employees, and resolving conflicts. More...
Economic Status Linked to Anxiety, Depression in Cancer Women with low socioeconomic status who are diagnosed with breast cancer are likely to suffer higher levels of anxiety and depression than women with medium or high socioeconomic status, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in Cancer. More...
H1N1 Vaccination Still Highly Recommended Despite H1N1 virus levels stabilizing, transmission remains an issue and vaccination continues to be an effective option for prevention of this potentially serious condition, according to a Feb. 5 press briefing by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. More...
Few Women Taking Tamoxifen to Prevent Breast Cancer Well below 1 percent of American women without a personal history of breast cancer have been taking tamoxifen to prevent breast cancer in the past decade, according to a report in the February issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. More...
Mental Health First Aid "Mental Health First Aid comes to Salina, KS. Mental Health First Aid is a 12-hour training certification course which teaches participants a five-step action plan to assess a situation, select and implement interventions and secure appropriate care for the individual, the certification program introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews common treatments. Thorough evaluations in randomized controlled trials and a quantitative study have proved the CPR-like program effective in improving trainees’ knowledge of mental disorders, reducing stigma and increasing the amount of help provided to others.
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Welcome to Our Website "The perpetually waving woman welcomes you for first time or the one-hundreth visit. We always have something new on the website, typically in the news or topics segments. Please let us know what you think. If we can provide any helpful educational resources feel free to contact us. " More...
Relational Challenge of the Week- #7 "Sometimes couples needlessly get stuck on opposite sides of the fence. I see this occurring when the familiar words, "always" and "never" enter into the conversation. While it is hard to extricate these words from our vocabulary, there are times we need to be particularly cautious of the danger they present. Perhaps a situation as arose where your dialogue began to veer off course. When we become unsure of the road, we grab the wheel of control and stake out more absolute pro and con positions. When this starts trouble is not far off. " More...
Relational Challenge of the Week Archive "Check out the archive of past weekly challenges. We look forward to increasing the number of areas where we provide information to our clients and web visitors." More...
Matters of the Mind "We will be posting our educational series on our website for your enjoyment. Currently the first season is entirely available. Please return as announcements about the new season episodes are released. " More...
Eating for Stress "This Psychology Today article informs us what stress-busting snacks you should keep on hand. A balanced diet full of fruits and vegetables is perhaps the best all-around buffer against stress-related health problems, but carbohydrates will quickly soothe you in a tense moment, says Judith Wurtman, author with Nina Frusztajer Marquis of The Serotonin Power Diet, and a research scientist at MIT. Here, Wurtman explains why you should keep stress-zapping snacks on hand.
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Adult ADHD Overview "ADHD has always been considered a children's disorder, but increasingly in the last 25 years, adults have been diagnosed and medicated for this problem." More...
Developing Dynamic and Fully Functioning Teams "In conjunction with the Professional Convention Management Association Capital Chapter, the Stress Doc begins a series for developing dynamic -- high performing, morale building and participatory -- teams. Part I outlines the fully functioning team and highlights four vital concepts for bringing such teams to life: 1) Open and Closed Boundaries, 2) Conflict and Consensus, 3) Vision, Mission and Goals and 4) Leadership Role " More...
Yoga For Mental Health "Despite the fact that over the last maybe twenty years, yoga has gone from a marginal activity to an almost mainstream one here in the West. Most everyone has heard of Yoga, but not everyone really knows what it involves. " More...
struggling with common life problems such as depression, anxiety, marital problems, parent-child conflicts or grief and loss. Our services are provided in a convenient and comfortable, private office setting.
"Mental Health First Aid comes to Salina, KS. Mental Health First Aid is a 12-hour training certification course which teaches participants a five-step action plan to assess a situation, select and implement interventions and secure appropriate care for the individual, the certification program introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews common treatments. Thorough evaluations in randomized controlled trials and a quantitative study have proved the CPR-like program effective in improving trainees’ knowledge of mental disorders, reducing stigma and increasing the amount of help provided to others.
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Sometimes couples needlessly get stuck on opposite sides of the fence. I see this occurring when the familiar words, "always" and "never" enter into the conversation. While it is hard to extricate these words from our vocabulary, there are times we need to be particularly cautious of the danger they present. Perhaps a situation as arose where your dialogue began to veer off course. When we become unsure of the road, we grab the wheel of control and stake out more absolute pro and con positions. When this starts trouble is not far off. " 
We will be posting our educational series on our website for your enjoyment. Currently the first season is entirely available. Please return as announcements about the new season episodes are released. " 
This Psychology Today article informs us what stress-busting snacks you should keep on hand. A balanced diet full of fruits and vegetables is perhaps the best all-around buffer against stress-related health problems, but carbohydrates will quickly soothe you in a tense moment, says Judith Wurtman, author with Nina Frusztajer Marquis of The Serotonin Power Diet, and a research scientist at MIT. Here, Wurtman explains why you should keep stress-zapping snacks on hand.
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"In conjunction with the Professional Convention Management Association Capital Chapter, the Stress Doc begins a series for developing dynamic -- high performing, morale building and participatory -- teams. Part I outlines the fully functioning team and highlights four vital concepts for bringing such teams to life: 1) Open and Closed Boundaries, 2) Conflict and Consensus, 3) Vision, Mission and Goals and 4) Leadership Role " 
"Despite the fact that over the last maybe twenty years, yoga has gone from a marginal activity to an almost mainstream one here in the West. Most everyone has heard of Yoga, but not everyone really knows what it involves. "