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 Colorado Springs, CO 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 Colorado Springs 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?
The psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO can meet with clients online and perform almost all of the same services that a specialized psychiatric doctor can perform in person. For example, online psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO can diagnose mental disorders and prescribe medications like antidepressants. And these appointments are usually covered by medical insurance.
Online psychiatric appointments are an effective, affordable, and convenient option for individuals who may have trouble making it to in-person sessions. Reach out today to schedule your first psychiatry session.
How Do Psychiatrists Diagnose Mental Health Conditions?
The psychiatric nurse practitioners at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO use a variety of assessment tools to diagnose mental health conditions like depression and bipolar disorder. When you have your initial appointment with your psychiatric nurse practitioner, you may expect it to include some of the following steps toward diagnosis:
- A comprehensive discussion of your symptoms
- A self-assessment
- Psychological and physical exams
- An explanation of your medical history
- A discussion of your family’s relevant medical history
- Consultation with your other doctors and caregivers
- Mood charting
- A psychosocial evaluation
- Psychoeducation
- Education about medications and other treatment options
- Deciding together on a treatment plan together
How Do Psychiatrists Treat Mental Health Conditions?
One key difference between a clinical psychologist, who treats individuals with psychotherapy, and a psychiatric provider, is that the latter are able to prescribe medications to their clients.
If you know that you are suffering from a mental condition or you’re concerned about your behavior, reach out to get connected with an online psychiatric provider at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO. These virtual medical (telehealth) appointments are usually covered by medical insurance. They are secure, HIPAA-compliant, and use the latest telehealth technology. Plus you can rest assured that all our psychiatric providers are licensed and rated at the top of their specialty field.
Schedule Psychiatry at Thriveworks in Colorado Springs, CO
Thriveworks makes it easy to schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist through our online booking system or with a phone call to a human being (not a voicemail) during our office’s extended business hours. Our clients love that we can usually get them a quick appointment with a mental health provider, often meeting with them the same week as scheduling. Reach out today to get connected.
