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 Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh 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 Counseling in Raleigh, NC, we offer well-rounded psychiatric care to our clients. We believe you should have access to the mental health services you need as soon as you need it. If you are struggling with symptoms of a mental health condition and feel like you might benefit from working with one of our team members, consider reaching out. You can get started with a psychiatric provider as soon as today.
Types of Mental Health Conditions Treated in Psychiatry
Maybe you have an eating disorder. Or perhaps you can’t focus at work and think you might have ADHD. The psychiatric providers at Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh are trained and qualified to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health conditions. Some of those include:
- Eating Disorders: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating
- Personality Disorders: Borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder
- Learning Disorders: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia
- Mood Disorders: Bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, minor depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder
- Anxiety Disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder
Symptoms of Mental Health Conditions
This list does not encompass all of the areas that we can help you with. In some cases, you might not even know what you’re dealing with and need a professional’s guidance. Some signs and symptoms to be on the lookout for are:
- Substance abuse or addiction
- Thoughts of hurting other people or yourself
- Anxiety, worry, and fear
- Difficulty concentrating, paying attention, or remembering things
- Suicidal thoughts
- Experiencing hallucinations or delusions
- Obsessively thinking
- Difficulty adjusting after major life changes, stress, or loss
If you are the right fit for medication, your psychiatric provider will ensure you know exactly when you should take it, how much of it, if you should eat food with your prescription or not, and so on.
Our psychiatric team also offers treatment online by video, so you can get the help you need from wherever you are: home, your office, or another private space. Whatever option you choose, know that you’re in great hands.
Work With a Psychiatric provider at Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh, NC
You can get started with one of our psychiatric providers as soon as today if you call to schedule your appointment right now. In addition to same- and next-day appointments, Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh can offer other benefits, like:
- Evening and weekend appointments
- Flexible cancellations
- Access to your provider between sessions as needed
- Exclusive access to videos and other helpful resources
- No waitlist
When you’re ready, book online or call (919) 424-6045 to schedule your first appointment. We look forward to hearing from you.
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