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 Novi, 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 Novi 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?
Treating yourself like a friend sometimes means asking for professional help. The licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Novi, MI have the skills, compassion, and experience to support people on their journey toward better mental health. Seeing a psychiatric nurse practitioner is different from seeing your primary care doctor for a mental or behavioral health issue because psychiatrists have specialized training that enables them to effectively diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental conditions. Reach out to Thriveworks in Novi, MI today to get started–we look forward to helping you.
What Do Psychiatrists Treat?
Psychiatrists often work with clients who are experiencing any of the following conditions:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar disorder (manic depression)
- Bipolar II disorder
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Personality disorders like narcissistic or borderline personality disorder
- Specific phobias
- Eating disorders like anorexia
- Sleep disorders
Does Online Psychiatry Work?
Online psychiatry sessions work just as well as in-person psychiatry sessions for most mental health conditions. At Thriveworks in Novi, MI, licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners meet with clients over secure telehealth video conferencing software. These virtual sessions make it easier for clients who might have mobility issues or acute psychological/behavioral symptoms that hinder travel. During telepsychiatry sessions, clients can talk about their goals in a home environment where they feel safe and comfortable. Psychiatrists can also do a comprehensive client evaluation through an online session.
Talk to a Licensed Psychiatric Provider at Thriveworks in Novi, MI
All the psychiatrists at Thriveworks in Novi, MI are fully licensed and accept most major forms of health insurance coverage. New Thriveworks clients can often meet with their psychiatric nurse practitioner quickly, even within the same week of scheduling their appointment.
Treat yourself the way you’d treat a friend. Get yourself the help you need at Thriveworks. We look forward to helping you.
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