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 Salem, 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 Salem 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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Salem, MA Psychiatry – Meet With Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Our loved ones can prove extremely helpful in managing or recovering from addiction and other mental health conditions. Similarly, support groups can prove instrumental in recovery. However, the first step is often receiving a diagnosis. A psychiatrist can identify and diagnose and then prescribe treatment and help the individual heal.
If you are struggling with a mental health challenge, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Counseling in Salem, MA. We have online psychiatric nurse practitioners who can help you as soon as this week. To get scheduled, just call our office or book yourself online.
Benefits of Telehealth Psychiatry Sessions
Here at Thriveworks, you can look forward to attending telehealth sessions to receive care from your psychiatrist. Telehealth psychiatry sessions prove beneficial to many clients, such as the following:
- A man who lives far from the clinical office or doesn’t have a reliable means of transportation
- A mother who can’t afford to hire a babysitter to watch the kids every time she has an appointment
- An individual who looks after a sick or elderly loved one full-time
- A woman who feels more comfortable talking to a psychiatrist online
- A man who works long hours and can’t make it to the office for regular sessions
Fortunately, online care solves the problems above and makes meeting with your psychiatric nurse practitioner easier.
Schedule with an Online Psychiatrist at Thriveworks in Salem, MA
Thriveworks Counseling is committed to setting our clients up with skilled and caring professionals. If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our online psychiatric nurse practitioners, we’d be happy to help.
Just call our office, and a member of our scheduling team will assist you!