I N T R O D U C T I O N
Melinda Ginne, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
I have specialized in the treatment of the psychological aspects of acute, chronic, or life-threatening illnesses since 1980.
I work with patients and their family members to help them understand and cope with illnesses and to fully understand treatment options, including complementary medicine options. I provide patient education, advocacy, support and I facilitate coordination of the patient’s care with their other medical providers.
Dr. Melinda Ginne
P.O. Box 11117
Oakland, CA 94611
vad2005@comcast.net
510-717-2012
M I N D + B O D Y
“The greatest mistake in the treatment of diseases is that there are physicians for the body and physicians for the soul, although the two cannot be separated.”
– Plato, Charmides, 380 BC
Behavioral Medicine is the branch of psychology that focuses on the interaction of the mind and the body.
- Many biological diseases have a psychological component.
- Some examples of this interaction are:
- anxiety in heart disease
depression in diabetes
stress in hypertension
S E R V I C E S
Patient – Family – Caregiver
Dr. Ginne is an advocate for you whether you are the patient, family, or caregiver.
Behavioral Medicine Service
Treatment of the psychological aspects of acute, chronic, or life threatening medical illness.
Gero-Psychology Services
Treatment of the psychological concerns of aging. For example, evaluation of memory loss, diagnosis and treatment of late life anxiety, depression, or stress, family education and support and counseling regarding residential care options.
Patient Advocacy
Support for you and your family as you interact with the medical system and medical providers.
Seminars & Training
Lectures, workshops, and seminars for the public and for professionals.
D I R E C T I V E S
IN MY OWN WORDS™
Video Advance Directives
Terri Schiavo taught the nation an unforgettable lesson – the indisputable value of having an advance directive.
IN MY OWN WORDS™ is an advance directive video recording service to supplement and enhance written directives. The video will record you describing “in your own words” how you want to be taken care of in the event you are unable to advocate for yourself.
Copies of the video can be sent to your family, physician, attorney, stored on the Web, a cell phone or an SD card.
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