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 Cary, NC 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 Cary 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.
Need more help deciding?
Cary Psychiatry—Psychiatric Care in Cary, NC
If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition, consider talking to our online psychiatric providers at Thriveworks Counseling in Cary, NC. Our team can assess your symptoms, make diagnoses, and structure treatment all online.
This online setup makes psychiatric care more relaxed and convenient. If you are ready to receive comfortable and convenient help in North Carolina, reach out to Thriveworks Counseling in Cary, NC.
Who Should Schedule a Session with a Psychiatrist?
Thriveworks has been providing people with mental health services since 2008. If you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition, we’re here to help. Nobody deserves to suffer from an unrelenting disorder, especially when there is effective treatment out there. You might benefit from scheduling a session with a psychiatric provider if the following are present in your life:
- Symptoms of anxiety disorders
- Depressive thoughts and feelings
- Symptoms of other mood disorders
- Addictive behaviors or substance abuse problems
- Sleep disorders, like insomnia or hypersomnia
- Trauma and symptoms of PTSD
Or, treatment might involve both therapy and medication. A big difference between psychiatrists/psychiatric providers and other mental health professionals is they can prescribe medication.
Schedule Psychiatric Services at Thriveworks in Cary, NC Today
If you are ready to talk to a psychiatrist about how you’re feeling and what you’re experiencing, call Thriveworks. You can work with any of our online psychiatric providers who reside in the state of North Carolina. As we touched on before, you’ll meet with your psychiatric provider in an online setting.
Thriveworks Counseling is ready to see you now. Call us to schedule your appointment, and we can get you scheduled immediately.