Psychiatric services (medication management) in Harrisonburg, VA

What Does Psychiatric Treatment Involve?

Psychiatric treatment can look different from one client to the next. This depends mostly on the individual’s presentation of symptoms, but can also depend on their history of other conditions and how they were able to manage those. A psychiatric NP will also take into account the cause of one’s condition. 

Often, a combination of multiple treatment methods can prove the most helpful. Here’s a little more insight into how a psychiatric NP makes this determination:

• Psychotherapy is an effective treatment measure that many clients at Thriveworks enjoy and find value in. It can help one address their triggers and any potential causes of their mental illness.
• Psychiatric medication is another effective option that relieves one’s symptoms. If someone is struggling to function on a normal basis due to their symptoms, a prescription medication might be a good option.
• Often, a combination of these two is recommended. Together, they can help one manage or recover from their condition and go on to live a happier, healthier life again.

Your psychiatric NP will make their recommendation after getting to know you. Regardless of which treatment they recommend or prescribe, they will make sure that you understand exactly what it entails. They can explain how therapy and medication work. They can also start conducting either form of treatment.

Schedule a Psychiatry Appointment at Thriveworks in Harrisonburg, VA

Psychiatry is a field of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatric NPs devote their lives to learning all there is to know in this field and then put this knowledge to work for their clients. 

If you are interested in scheduling a psychiatry appointment, call or schedule online with Thriveworks in Harrisonburg, VA. Our psychiatric NPs are compassionate experts who can help you.