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 Katy, TX 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 Katy 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?
Many people suffer from emotional disorders and mental illnesses but don’t know how to get the help they need. The answer, in many cases, is psychiatry. Psychiatrists and other psychiatric providers evaluate their clients’ mental health to provide a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Regardless of your situation, you can rest assured that our psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Katy, TX can help you find a treatment plan that works for you.
Would a Psychiatrist Be Able to Help Me?
Some people require psychiatric help due to serious symptoms like panic attacks and suicidal thoughts. But you don’t need to have severe symptoms to seek treatment for your mental health. There are many psychological and social components to any mental health concern, and they can look very different for different people. Some people may even suffer from low-grade anxiety or depression for years before they realize they could use some professional support.
The most common reasons people reach out for psychiatric help include the following:
- Anxiety disorders
- Mood disorders (bipolar disorder, e.g.)
- Addictions and substance abuse
- Depression
- Eating disorders (bulimia and anorexia, e.g.)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Difficulty adjusting to life changes
- Thinking suicidal thoughts
- Thinking about hurting other people
- Intentionally harming yourself
- Sleeping problems (insomnia, e.g.)
- Delusions or hallucinations
- Memory problems
- Emotional outbursts
- Hyperactivity
Schedule a Psychiatry Appointment at Thriveworks in Katy, TX
If you think you would benefit from psychiatric treatment, consider making an appointment with us in Katy, TX. We know your health is important, which is why new clients can book an appointment right away and even see a provider within the same week. Busy schedules won’t get in the way either thanks to our accommodations for weekend and evening sessions and our flexible cancellation policy.
Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans and boasts telemedicine appointment options so you can feel confident and completely comfortable with your mental health journey. Schedule a psychiatry appointment with us today.
