Curious About Psychiatry?

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on mental health. Those in this area of medicine work to treat symptoms of behavioral health disorders through assessment, diagnosis and strategic treatment planning. Many only think of psychiatrists when they think of the field of psychiatry, however, psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatric physician assistants are also able to provide comprehensive mental health care to include medication management. These providers are skilled in addressing both the psychological and biological aspects of mental illness.

What Can Psychiatric Providers Do?

Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Psychiatric Physician Assistants (PAs) are able to provide a wide range of services in the field of mental health. They are all able to provide assessment, diagnosis, prescribe medications, provide ongoing medication management, order and interpret lab results and collaborate with other providers as necessary.

In some States NPs and PAs can practice independently, however, in some States like North Carolina they require collaboration with a MD. Psychiatrists, NPs and PAs are able to provide quality behavioral health care that is comprehensive and individualized.

What Conditions Does Psychiatry Address?

Psychiatric professionals diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including:

  • Depression and mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Substance use disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Personality disorders

If you are concerned about mental health symptoms you are experiencing, consulting with a psychiatric professional can help you to get to the bottom of what is going on.

In Conclusion

Psychiatry is a dynamic and essential field that treats mental health symptoms through medication management. Many in the psychiatric field also encourage healthy lifestyle changes and overall mind body wellness. Psychiatric medication management often works most effectively in conjunction with therapy.

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