What is psychiatry?
Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that focuses specifically on the medical and psychotherapeutic treatment of mental conditions and disorders.
How does psychiatry work?
Psychiatry allows people struggling to manage mental conditions or disorders to get access to medications that will make daily functioning easier, as well as work through any mental factors that might be causing or worsening their condition. Though medications can't cure mental disorders, medication can make symptoms more manageable, making the process of psychotherapeutic treatment easier and more effective. Psychiatric care can be available through in-person psychiatry and online psychiatry, depending on where you live and your own preferences. However, psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Brookline, MA specifically offer online psychiatry to their clients.
Does psychiatry deal with anxiety?
Psychiatrists are among the mental health professionals who can prescribe anxiety medication, and they are also capable of offering therapeutic treatment for anxiety as well, though not every psychiatric professional offers therapy. Medication management can be offered via in-person or online psychiatry.
What is the difference between a mental health therapist and psychiatrist?
A therapist has an education specifically rooted in therapeutic practice, approaches, techniques, and treatment. They cannot prescribe medications for clients, thought they often refer clients to psychiatrists for medication management. Psychiatrists are medically trained doctors who specialize in mental health treatment, mainly through medication management and prescription, though they can also practice therapy.
What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Psychologists and psychiatrists receive differing educations, as psychologists are not medically trained the same way that psychiatrists are. Psychologists mainly specialize in providing therapy services and diagnoses for mental disorders — something that most therapists cannot provide — while psychiatrists manage medications and sometimes provide therapy services. The main difference is that psychologists (generally) cannot prescribe medications the way psychiatrists can.
Do psychiatric NPs treat mental disorders?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners (NPs) treat and diagnose disorders, prescribe and manage medications, and offer psychotherapy services, too.
How do psychiatriac providers diagnose?
Oftentimes, psychiatrists or psychiatric professionals will perform a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, which involves an in-depth discussion about your symptoms, medical history, and current medications. Once they reach a diagnosis, they may suggest starting certain medications depending on your condition and the intensity of your symptoms.
Is psychiatry/medication conducted in person or online?
At Thriveworks, we offer online psychiatry as well as in-person therapy services for optimal comfort and convenience.
How long does psychiatry last?
Psychiatric services at Thriveworks Brookline can last for as little or as much time as the client needs to reach their treatment goals, whether that be a month or two or over the course of years. treatment length is heavily dependent on the condition(s) being treated, the course of treatment, and the client's goals for treatment.
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Brookline, MA Psychiatry – Meet With a Board-Certified Psychiatric Provider
For those who can benefit from psychiatric medication, medication management is pertinent. Fortunately, a psychiatrist or nurse practitioner can provide one with medication management and therefore best ensure that they take their medication properly. If this is a service that you’re looking into or need, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Brookline Counseling. Thriveworks Brookline has online psychiatric nurse practitioners who can help you. Just call our office to schedule.
What Is Medication Management? Do I Need It?
Anyone and everyone who takes psychiatric medication needs medication management. This simply refers to working with a medical provider to understand how to properly take your medication and doing so. If you are looking for a new psychiatrist or nurse practitioner to help you manage your medication, consider Thriveworks Brookline. If you haven’t yet found or started medication for your condition, we can help there too. Your initial conversation with your provider will cover:
- Symptoms or diagnoses of a mental illness
- Allergies or other concerns about medications
- What kind of medicine might best help you
Then, your provider will work to prescribe you a medication that alleviates your specific symptoms and provides overall relief from your given illness. Many people find medication to be effective, from those who struggle with depression to those with anxiety.
Schedule a Psychiatry Appointment at Thriveworks in Brookline
Thriveworks Brookline Counseling is happy to offer medication management. We truly believe that counseling can help anyone and everyone, but sometimes medication is necessary and/or helpful too. If you think that you could benefit from working with a nurse practitioner or psychiatrist to find an effective medication for managing your illness, don’t hesitate to reach out. We would love to help.