Recognising and prioritising your mental health is important for creating a healthier and more productive society and promoting individual happiness and well-being.

Mental health is important for physical health, productivity and performance and reduced stigma. When you have better control of your mental health, you are able to navigate your life holistically.

At Ribumed Behavioural Centre, you are encouraged to address your mental health because it promotes resilience, enhances productivity and allows for a fuller life experience. Additionally, the Centre runs an accredited In-House Group Therapy Programme.

Through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, specialist nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and counsellors, your time with Ribumed will enlighten you on what causes mental health problems, good mental health practices and the support available to you and your loved ones.

A wide range of treatments is available, including for the following conditions:
Anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress syndromes, stress, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, personality disorders and psychotic disorders including schizophrenia.

The safe and welcoming environment at the Ribumed Behavioural Centre includes:
• 36 beds including four private rooms
• One observation room
• Seclusion room
• Arts and crafts room
• Group activity atrium
• Consultation rooms
• Dining hall
• Qualified and experienced nursing team
Outside of the Behavioural Centre, Ribumed Medical Care is a state-of-the art same-day healthcare facility committed to providing exceptional care to the community of Ballito and surrounding areas.

Specialist services include:
• ENT Services
• General Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Orthopaedics
• Ophthalmology
• Dentistry
• Gynaecology
• Urology

Radiology services are also provided on site through Jackpersad & Partners Inc and pathology services through Lancet Laboratories.

To learn more about Ribumed Medical Care, call 032 940 4305, email info@ribumed.co.za or visit jmh.co.za/hospital/ribumed-medical-care-ballito.

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