Chas Nabi

Review of Peachford Ministries

I struggle with major depression, PTSD and anxiety...

I struggle with major depression, PTSD and anxiety. These illnesses are dangerous due to the fact that they have, in the past, led me to suicidal ideation. I checked myself into Peachford's PHP program to seek treatment for my depression and made a complete 180. After a week in the program I felt that I finally had the skills to be happy and fulfilled. My therapist, Bruce, and my group were wonderful in their efforts to hear my personal struggles, but also gave me the chance to help others in my group who shared similar traumatic experiences with myself. Through that exchange I gained a new respect for myself and a respect for others. The attentive care I received from my psychiatrist while participating in the program, and the focus on developing skills through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to gain more control over the negative thinking habits that cause my negative emotions were incredibly helpful. I am feeling better than I have since I first began struggling with depression as a teenager and sticking with this program, participating in my treatment and developing goals for my recovery with the help of my therapist have literally given me a new lease on life. I liked my psychiatrist so much I have chosen to continue seeing him as my outpatient psych after being discharged from the program. I would give 5 stars but the facilities could have been cleaner and the admission process was a bit arduous.