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 Blacksburg, VA 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 Blacksburg 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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How Can a Psychiatric NP Help?
In short, a psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP) can help you work through whatever is preventing you from living the life you want to live. Consider seeking help from an NP if you are dealing with any of the following concerns:
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image issues and eating disorders
- Low self-esteem
- Anger management issues
- Difficulty handling stress, anxiety, or depression
- Mood and emotional disorders
- Personality disorders
- Substance abuse
- Marital or relationship problems
- Struggles with your family or your children
- Difficulties handling life’s challenges
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Problems at work
- Social anxiety
- Phobias
- Trauma
This is by no means a complete list; the psychiatric NPs at Thriveworks in Blacksburg, VA deal with a wide range of problems relating to mental, emotional, and behavioral health. If you’re experiencing a mental health concern, we have a wealth of experience and knowledge to help you move forward.
What Does Psychiatric Treatment Involve?
Psychiatric NPs specialize in diagnosing and comprehensively treating a wide variety of mental health concerns. They can administer talk therapy services, prescribe medication, and sometimes therapy to fit the needs of their clients.
Our psychiatric NPs can also help their clients gain a new perspective on their thought patterns and history to understand how they may be impacting their current situation today.
Schedule a Psychiatry Appointment at Thriveworks in Blacksburg, VA
At Thriveworks, our caring staff wants to make it as easy as possible for you to experience quick diagnosis and treatment so you can be back on the road to recovery. When you call, you can often schedule your session with a provider within 7 days.
Our psychiatry sessions are virtual, so you can gain the benefits of therapy without leaving the comfort of your home. Simply choose your preference for video sessions.
Begin today by calling Thriveworks or scheduling with us online to take the first step on your mental health journey. We look forward to seeing you soon.
