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 Beverly Hills, MI 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 Beverly Hills 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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Psychiatric Services in Birmingham, MI
Maybe you’re going through a rough patch in your life right now. Maybe this rough patch is bringing with it some unwanted, negative thoughts and feelings such as sadness, loneliness, loss of appetite, changes in daily behavior, or lower self-esteem.
It’s okay—it happens to many of us from time to time. But if any of these symptoms are persistent and interfere with your daily life, it might be time to seek out advice and treatment from a professional psychiatrist. They can help you understand why you feel this way and provide a roadmap to get you leading a happy and successful life.
The psychiatric nurse practitioners at the Thriveworks office in Birmingham, MI, can meet with you virtually and get to work immediately on a treatment plan that works for you and your schedule. Scheduling an appointment is easy and convenient, and you can receive an appointment as soon as this week simply by contacting one of our scheduling assistants.
Can a Psychiatrist Treat My Mental Disorder?
Here are a few common mental disorders that psychiatrists help their clients manage:
- Eating disorders, like bulimia and anorexia
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Major and minor depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Substance abuse problems
- Addiction
When you talk to a psychiatrist about your symptoms, they will want to know all of the details, like how long you’ve been experiencing them for. A comprehensive understanding of what you are going through will enable them to come up with the best plan of care.
Schedule a Psychiatry Appointment at Thriveworks in Birmingham, MI
An important part of the services we offer here at Thriveworks is helping our clients meet with their provider as soon as possible. We know that when mental health help is needed, it’s crucial that the individual receives it quickly.
To schedule your psychiatry appointment at Thriveworks in Birmingham, MI, just call our office. We have scheduling specialists standing by to help you set up your session and answer any questions you may have.
