4 Questions to Ask a Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists are medical doctors with specialized training in the field of mental illnesses. They play many roles including the diagnosis and treatment of many different mental health conditions. You may need to see a psychiatrist for the following reasons:

You’re Experiencing Symptoms of a Mental Health Issue
One of the main reasons people may need to see a psychiatrist is for symptoms of a mental illness. If you’re struggling with depression, mood swings, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, or any other symptoms of a mental illness, going to see a psychiatrist can be incredibly beneficial. They have the knowledge and qualifications to assess, diagnose, and treat a plethora of different mental illnesses.

You’re Struggling with Substance Abuse
If you’ve begun using illegal or harmful substances to deal with everyday stressors, a substance abuse psychiatrist can help. These types of psychiatrists can guide and support you through your journey to better mental health.
 
You Have Experienced Trauma
If you have experienced trauma, a psychiatrist can teach you important coping mechanisms. Trauma and abuse, whether acute, chronic, or complex, can begin to affect the way your brain thinks and works. A psychiatrist can help you unlearn negative thinking patterns and provide you with the care you need to heal from the past.

Seeing a psychiatrist can cost anywhere from about $100 to $200 per session without help from insurance. During your first visit, costs may be a little bit higher and upwards of $500 due to the extra time put into your initial evaluation and diagnosis. At Advanced Psych Care, we believe that everyone should have access to reliable and trustworthy mental healthcare. We accept many major insurance policies including aetna, blue cross, cigna, medicaid, and more.

Signs that you or a loved one should see a psychiatrist include:
 
– Social isolation
– Inability to control emotions
– Abusing substances
– Extreme feelings of sadness or anxiety
– Night terrors
– Changes in school and work performance
– Difficulties sleeping
– Your appetite changes
– You’re experiencing feelings of excessive fear

Because psychiatrists have completed four years of medical school, they are qualified to prescribe medications. Most often the best way to treat mental health conditions is a combination of both psychotherapy and medications. The five main types of medications used to treat mental illnesses include:
 
– Antidepressants: used to treat conditions such as clinical depression
– Stimulants: used to treat conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
– Mood stabilizers: used to treat conditions such as bipolar one and two
– Anti-anxiety: used to treat conditions such as generalized anxiety
– Antipsychotics: used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia
 
If you or a loved one is suffering from daily stressors or a mental health concern, please reach out to Advanced Psych Care as soon as possible. Seeking care and professional treatment can have a tremendous impact on your quality of life. We believe that everyone deserves to live a happy, fulfilled life with the support they need to thrive. For further information about how our psychiatrists can help you, schedule an appointment by giving our front desk a call or filling out our online request form. We would love to discuss your treatment options and get you on the right track to mental wellness. Advanced Psych Care looks forward to hearing from you soon! We serve patients from Salem NH, Windham NH, Atkinson NH, Plaistow NH, Pelham NH, Hampstead NH, Danville NH, and Derry NH