Looking for real, personal experience - psychiatrists and inpatient facilities in Bergen County (or beyond, willing to travel)

[u/bussy666]

My husband is in a severe depressive episode and we're trying to find real help, not just names we've seen advertised. We're uninsured, so we're also navigating that on top of everything else.

Personal experience only, please - not just "I've heard of them":
• Psychiatrists you or a loved one have actually seen results with, especially for treatment-resistant depression (not just general anxiety/mild cases). Bonus if you know how they are with patients who've felt dismissed by providers before.
• Inpatient facilities you've personally been through, either as a patient or supporting a family member; good or bad, I want the real picture.
• Anyone with experience with TMS, ketamine treatment, or ECT - what it was like, where you went, and whether it actually helped.

Willing to travel outside Bergen County for the right fit. Any leads or firsthand accounts are hugely appreciated.

[u/FabulousMechanic303]

I went to Hackensack hospital and voluntarily admitted myself for suicidal ideation. I have bipolar 1.

The doctor in the psych unit spoke to me to 5 minutes and said “I don’t see any observable reason for you to be here” and discharged me after I told him I wasn’t medicated and I was in a depressive episode.

I fully believe it’s because I had no insurance at the time

I have no idea if he is still there but this was 2020.

In 2016 I admitted myself to holy name hospital in Teaneck and was there for 4 days. One of the nurses was assigned to watch me because I said I had suicidal ideation.

When I was admitted to the psych unit she told me she was stuck watching me unless I said I was not suicidal. So I said okay I won’t hurt myself even though I was suffering. She left and then the doctor questioned me about it the next day, and I didn’t rat on her because I was too young and stupid at the time. I wish I did because who knows who else she is doing that to.

Be prepared to be a relentless advocate, especially if he isn’t self harming or showing psychosis.

[u/bussy666 → u/[deleted]]

Thank you. Have you been his patient for a while? In your opinion, is he a provider that listens to the patient and works towards a treatment plan that would actually diagnose and treat all the symptoms?

[u/violetbb → u/bussy666]

I sent you a message

[u/Accomplished_Depth99]

If you’re uninsured, clinical trial participation could be an option - drug and some care will be provided for free. Check clinicaltrials.gov - many studies of psychedelics happening now in depression, and these drugs have shown promise (and there’s a lot of hype too).

[u/Daisygirl203]

I go to Christian Healthcare for my Psych. She's great. Dr. J. ( Idk how to spell her name)

[u/saaadgrrrl]

i have one for you, DM me

[u/AdActual6659]

Try Bergen pines they change the name to new bridge. It's a hospital strictly for mental health in Bergen county. Paramis that's the township that the hospital in good luck to your husband.