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 Coral Springs, FL 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 Coral Springs 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?
At Thriveworks in Coral Springs, FL, we don’t think that a busy schedule should create a roadblock to accessing and scheduling mental health services. In fact, one of our goals is to provide people with easily accessible mental health care, no matter where they live. That’s why we offer our online psychiatry services: A safe, secure, and personalized way for everyday people to get the assistance they need to enjoy life. Online psychiatry is a great way to prioritize your mental health without throwing off your busy schedule. Call our office to schedule your first session.
How Can a Psychiatrist Help Me?
Psychiatrists use their unique professional backgrounds to create adaptive treatment methods to better assist you. As a result, psychiatric care is often the preferred treatment method for people who are struggling to manage the symptoms of behavioral or emotional mental health conditions, such as:
- ADHD
- Depression
- Social anxiety
- And many others
- OCD
- PTSD
The Benefits of Online Psychiatry
Many people turn to online psychiatric services at Thriveworks in Coral Springs, FL because they:
- Can connect with their psychiatric provider anywhere that has a private space to talk and a reliable internet connection
- Can get the treatment they need, even if they don’t have a psychiatric provider in their immediate area
- Can still fulfill their obligations as parents or caretakers, while still prioritizing their own wellbeing, too
- Enjoy the way that online psychiatry alleviates some of the anxiety they might face when seeing a psychiatrist in person
Online psychiatry is just another way that we’ve worked to modernize mental health care for everyday people. Accessible and convenient mental health resources like our online psychiatry program help to eliminate the unnecessary stigma attached to seeking assistance from a mental health professional.
Schedule an Online Psychiatric Appointment at Thriveworks in Coral Springs, FL Today
With our online psychiatry program, we hope to offer you the support and guidance to help make a positive impact on your mental health and wellbeing. Don’t hesitate to connect with one of our psychiatric providers—if you’re interested in the potential benefits of talking with one of our providers, reach out to schedule a session.