Cambri Brewer, LMSW, didn’t anticipate that she would get such satisfaction from helping older patients deal with mental health concerns at Covington County Hospital’s Brightside Intensive Outpatient Program. “I had always worked with children, so I didn’t really know what to expect,” said Brightside’s newest Social Worker. “They surprised me with how much they were able to open up about their feelings. In day-to-day life, older adults tend not to do that.” Providing Mental Health Care Brightside provides mental health care to patients 55 or older who have a condition requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. Services include individual counseling, group therapy, medication management, and psychiatric evaluations. Patients must have insurance, such as Medicare Part B, that covers outpatient mental health services. Brewer worked as a Brightside intern from August 2023 to May 2024 while completing her master’s studies at The University of Southern Mississippi. BRIGHTSIDE Program Addresses Senior Mental Health Issues Dovie D. Cameron
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