A psychiatrist with more than a decade of experience, Dr. Sridhar Yaratha serves patients through his private practice in Richmond, Virginia, as well as through Gateway Homes in nearby Chesterfield. Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Sridhar Yaratha belongs to professional organizations such as the American Psychiatric Association (APA). With a diverse membership of more than 38,500 psychiatric professionals in over 100 nations, APA seeks to further quality treatment for those with mental illness and substance use disorders. The association also educates its members through the APA Learning Center. Members of the association interested in the APA Learning Center can try it out with access to a free CME course each month. Recent courses include TMS Therapy for the Treatment of Depression, a course illuminating the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for individuals with depression. Other courses have covered topics such as treating pain and assisting adolescent patients with substance use disorders. To access a one of the monthly free courses or to become a member of APA, visit www.apa.org.
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Until 2018, Psychiatrist Dr. Sridhar Yaratha served as an associate professor in psychiatry at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, where he received a teaching award from the department of psychiatry. Dr. Sridhar Yaratha now serves as a psychiatrist at Gateway Homes in Chesterfield, Virginia, where he manages the psychiatric care of adult patients with chronic mental illness.
A nonprofit entity, Gateway Homes provides residential mental health services in Chesterfield County. The organization, which was founded in 1983, operates a 36-acre campus that provides a comprehensive treatment facility for adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness. Those treated at the facility have access to mental health care in addition to case management, skills training, counseling, education, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Gateway Homes treats both men and women at it's residential campus. To be considered for treatment, all patients must be at least 18 years old and have a primary diagnosis of mental illness. Individuals who have committed a sexual offense are not allowed, and any individuals with a recent history of self-injury are evaluated on a case by case basis. In addition, the organization requires that any individuals admitted for treatment express a desire to recover, especially in cases of substance abuse treatment. Gateway Homes also does not treat individuals with personality disorders, eating disorders, developmental disorders, or those with a significant intellectual impairment. For additional information on the organization, visit www.gatewayhomes.org. |
AuthorSince 2006, Dr. Sridhar Yaratha has worked for Central State Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia, as a forensic psychiatrist and attending physician for the men’s long-term forensic unit. Archives
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