Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc.

Mental Health Facility in Miami

Outpatient or partial hospitalization mental health facility.

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Our Mission

Bayview Center promotes and provides systems of care that value a tradition of excellence toward exceeding diverse expectations. Recognizing the hopeful possibilities of treatment and recovery, Bayview empowers the individual and family to maximize their potential to become increasingly self-sufficient and independent.

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Lin Federici of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Aug 18

Can a psychologist help someone with congestive heart failure?

Congestive heart failure has symptoms such as fatigue, fear of mortality, etc. These symptoms often lead to debilitating depression as well. A Qualified Mental Health Practioner can assist very effectively with symptom management, self-confidence, and regaining quality of life. The
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Lin Federici of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Aug 18

How do I know if my beliefs are causing me to suffer?

Research has shown us that beliefs do not result from feelings, but that feelings result from thought patterns. If feelings of suffering are present, then a mental health professional can help sort out the thought patterns that are causing negative effects for you. There are many techniq
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Anthony Beck of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Aug 18

Is addiction a disease?

Yes, it is a disease that lives in the mind of the addicted person. It is a recognized mental illness in the DSM VI.
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Dr. Ivan A. Hernandez, MD of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Aug 18

Will my sense of taste go back to normal once I stop smoking?

Most of the damage from diseases caused by smoking will improve after quitting. Having a dental checkup to determine if you have any smoke-induced oral diseases will enable your dental health professional to assess your present state of dental health and provide treatment options.
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Jim Sleeper of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Jun 14

How can I improve my sad mood during the holidays?

Pay attention to what you are telling yourself about the moment or the past. Our thoughts create our feelings. When I feel sadness, I focus on what I am telling myself about a situation, and usually find a thought pattern that is filled with messages to myself that can create sadness.
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Dr. Ivan A. Hernandez, MD of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Jun 14

Do insurance companies cover the cost of counseling for smoking cessation?

This depends on your particular coverage. Most insurance companies do provide at least some mental health coverage, so calling the customer service number located on the back of your insurance card and speaking with the mental health provider for your plan may clarify your questions regarding the...
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Dr. Ivan A. Hernandez, MD of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Jun 09

Why do people start smoking?

A study by the World Health Organization found that 11- to 15-year-olds who were most likely to begin smoking described feeling lonely, had difficulty talking to their parents, had problems at school, and had been drinking alcohol. College students have reported initiation of smoking as a stimulant.
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Dr. Ivan A. Hernandez, MD of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Jun 09

Who is at risk for a nicotine addiction?

Anyone who smokes cigarettes, pipes, or cigars, chews tobacco or nicotine gum, or wears the transdermal nicotine patch is at risk for nicotine addiction. Some of the signs of addiction according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders include a need to increase the amount of...
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Dr. Ivan A. Hernandez, MD of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Jun 09

What is the bottom line for smokers who want to protect their health?

Quitting will improve a person’s well being at any age and may improve the condition of people already dealing with smoking-related illnesses. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, quitting by age 30 eliminates nearly all excess risk associated with smoking; smokers who..
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Dr. Ivan A. Hernandez, MD of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Jun 02

How many people actually die from smoking?

According to the World Health Organization, worldwide approximately 5 million people die yearly from smoking. In the United States the number of smoking-related deaths from 2000 to 2004 was 443,000, of which 49,000 were estimated to be from secondhand smoke.
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Lin Federici of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On Jun 02

Can a psychologist help me during an acute health event?

An acute health event is not only physically debilitating, but can result in additional emotional stressors resulting from coping with the event. While receiving medical care is the first step, psychological help may be the best next step in relieving some of the pressures of having to deal wi
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Lin Federici of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On May 23

What increases my risk for anxiety disorders?

A family history of anxiety disorders can increase your own risk. Traumatic experiences such as physical, sexual or emotional abuse, or exposure to violence, can result is post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a type of anxiety disorder. Effective treatments are now known for help
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Jim Sleeper of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On May 23

How can I keep my exercise goals during the holidays?

Fitting in exercise over the Holidays with all the parties and availability of great food can be difficult. Plan for your exercise and take advantage of those times just before or after eating. Go for a brisk walk with a family member or old friend. If you have to stay in pushups, leg lifts, and...
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Lin Federici of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On May 16

Why should a diabetes patient see a mental health professional?

Persons with diabetes have a much higher prevalence of depression, sometimes due to stressors associated with the need to change lifestyle and coping with the stress when one is newly diagnosed. Be on the lookout for the following symptoms: Loss of pleasure in activities you once enjoyed, sle
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Dr. Ivan A. Hernandez, MD of Bayview Center for Mental Health, Inc. answered
On May 16

Is secondhand smoke worse for a person's health than smoking?

The rates of death and disease from actively smoking are higher than the rates for people who inhale secondhand smoke.
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