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 Chesapeake, VA 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 Chesapeake 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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Who Can Psychiatric NPs Help?
Psychiatric nurse practitioners (NPs) specialize in diagnosing and treating psychiatric disorders. In other words, these professionals focus on helping people manage their mental illnesses. There are many reasons one might seek help from a psychiatric NP such as:
- Panic attacks
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Night terrors
- Suffering postpartum
- Suicidal thoughts
In a nutshell, people might reach out to a psychiatric NP if they begin experiencing symptoms of a mental illness. Some common illnesses that can be remedied with medication include major and minor depression, generalized anxiety, panic attack disorder, and postpartum depression/anxiety.
What Is Medication Management and Why Is It Important?
Medication management is designed to ensure that the individual is taking their medication properly and benefitting as a result. The psychiatric NPs at Thriveworks Counseling in Chesapeake, VA meet a few main objectives in medication management, which include:
- Assessing the individual and understanding what they need, based on their symptoms, their medical history, and so on
- Developing a plan for treatment, based on their assessment
- Telling their client exactly how to take their medication
- Communicating with their client regularly to ensure optimal effects
The psychiatric NPs at Thriveworks Counseling in Chesapeake, VA are dedicated to providing their clients with the personalized care that they need and deserve. If you choose to start a relationship with one of our professionals, they will work to understand what you’re experiencing and how they can best assist you.
Schedule a Psychiatry Appointment at Thriveworks Counseling in Chesapeake, VA
Thriveworks Counseling doesn’t just offer counseling. We can offer medication management as well as other psychiatric services, too. To get started with an online psychiatric NP at Thriveworks Counseling in Chesapeake, VA, just call our office or book online today.