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 Westborough, 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 Westborough 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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Westborough, MA Psychiatry – Meet With Board-Certified Psychiatric Providers
Psychiatrists and nurse practitioners are mental health professionals who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental disorders. Medication is commonly used alongside counseling and therapy to help clients achieve greatest overall wellbeing. At Thriveworks Westborough in Worcester, our online psychiatrists and nurse practitioners make a huge difference in their clients’ lives. If psychiatry and/or medication sounds like something you could benefit from and would like to get started with, reach out to our office today.
Why Would Someone Need Medication Management?
Medication can help people with a range of mental health conditions, helping to lessen their symptoms, often while they work through their particular problem in therapy. Psychiatrists and nurse practitioners have the training, education, and knowledge to accurately determine what medication is right for you, how often you should take it, how much you should take, and if you should or shouldn’t eat when taking your medication. Prior to starting a new prescription, be sure to discuss with your provider…
- Any medications you are currently taking
- Any allergies or issues you’ve had with past medications or supplements
- Any questions you have about starting a new medication
- Full understanding of how much and when you should take your medication
If you have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, it’s important that you seek treatment. Or, if you have been experiencing signs and symptoms of a mental health disorder, it’s important that you get an accurate diagnosis from a mental health professional. At Thriveworks Westborough Counseling, our psychiatric nurse practitioners can diagnose and treat many different conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. Regardless of your situation, we can help.
Schedule Your Psychiatry Appointment at Thriveworks in Westborough
If you have made it this far and feel like you could benefit from talking to a psychiatrist, connect with Thriveworks. To get started, call (774) 377-4939 and one of our scheduling specialists will help you get set up with an appointment. We have flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend appointment times.
