Categories: Mental Health

A Psychiatrist Discusses Mental Health

When it comes to mental health, many aspects can affect and play a role in a person's overall mental health. There are also many different treatments and options for anyone experiencing any adverse effects of mental health such as anxiety or depression.

Psychiatrists are primarily needed for the prescribing and monitoring of different medications that can be taken for these mental health issues. However, they can also suggest and facilitate different types of therapies that can help with calming and coping with the symptoms of any mental health disorders.

What conditions can a psychiatrist help with?

A psychiatrist has gone through years of additional training and studies revolving around mental health. From depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD a psychiatrist can prescribe and suggest many different tips to help someone living with one or multiple of these conditions.

One common confusion is if a psychiatrist or psychologist is the same thing. These two professionals do focus on treating mental health disorders. However, they work in different capacities.

A therapist focuses on helping a patient in coping with the effects of mental health disorders and life issues while a psychiatrist will primarily deal with the medication management of these disorders, along with speaking to and comparing notes with a someone's therapist.

A psychiatrist is a part of your medical team

It is vital with psychiatry that the psychiatrist is involved in all aspects of a person's health. They should communicate with the person's doctor and therapist to ensure that the treatment and their overall health is at the best place.

When a psychiatrist is included in these parts of a person's life, it will significantly help in getting the correct treatment and ensuring that their success in overcoming mental health disorders. By keeping all other aspects of their health in optimal condition, it will help in making more strides regarding their mental health.

Do you think you could benefit from visiting a psychiatrist?

Most people may have the thought that they could benefit from visiting a psychiatrist. A person should speak with their doctor to get a full list of any medications that they are on and an overview of their health. After doing this, visiting with a psychiatrist for the first time will be smooth and seamless.

After scheduling an appointment, it is best to make a list of the things that someone wants to speak to the psychiatrist about. This will ensure that any issues that are bothering the person will be talked about.

After having an evaluation, the psychiatrist will typically recommend certain medications or treatment options that could benefit the patient. Following through and having an open line of communication with the psychiatrist will significantly help their treatment.

Request an appointment here: https://www.dreileenwachter.com or call Eileen Wachter, MD at (212) 439-6328 for an appointment in our New York office.

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