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 Littleton, CO 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 Littleton 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?
The writer Brene Brown once stated, “Vulnerability is not knowing victory of defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in.” Sometimes admitting that you might have a mental health condition that needs assessment and possibly treatment can make you feel vulnerable. But it can also feel empowering to ask for help. From there, you can take control of your destiny and start making the best decision for your own health.
The board-certified psychiatric nurses at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO don’t use one-size-fits-all treatment for everyone. Every client is different and deserves individualized care. And Thriveworks psychiatric nurse practitioners are sensitive to the emotions that can come with confronting mental health issues for the first time. They’re here to support their clients through that journey and help them flourish.
When Should Someone Seek Mental Health Help?
If someone finds that their thoughts, emotions, or behaviors are impairing their daily functioning and causing problems in their relationships, occupation, or another area of their life, they may benefit from talking to a licensed psychiatrist or another psychiatric provider for a full evaluation. The psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO may be especially alert to symptoms such as the following, which may indicate an underlying mental health disorder:
- Focusing issues
- Radical mood swings
- Enduring sadness or despair
- Extreme and uncontrollable worries
- New eating behaviors
- Mania or hyperactivity
- Lethargy or reduction in activity levels
- Hallucinations
- Insomnia
- Repetitive behaviors
- Obsessions
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Uncharacteristic behaviors
- Noticeable changes in mood
Get Premium Psychiatric Care at Thriveworks in Littleton, CO
If you’re ready to see a psychiatric provider, you want to see them quickly. Thriveworks psychiatric nurse practitioners work full-time for their clients, ensuring that you can get in to see them as soon as possible. New Thriveworks clients can often see their psychiatric nurse practitioner for the first time within the same week of their initial booking.
Thriveworks psychiatric nurse practitioners also accept most major forms of health insurance coverage. If you’re not sure if your insurance covers psychiatry, our support staff can help you figure it out.
Call the Thriveworks office in Littleton, CO today to get matched to a great, affordable psychiatric nurse practitioner who can give you the care you deserve. We look forward to your call!
