Psychiatric Clinic Washington DC | Psychiatrist Lanham MD
PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS
A psychiatric diagnosis is different – there are often no physical symptoms, nor are there any biological tests conclusive for mental distress. Although tests can be important to rule out underlying physical causes, a health professional making a psychiatric diagnosis has to rely on a person’s own description of their thoughts and feelings, alongside observations of their behaviour. In this sense, it is often said that those best placed to make a diagnosis are the people themselves, supported by information and empowered discussion with health care professionals.
PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS
A psychiatric diagnosis is different – there are often no physical symptoms, nor are there any biological tests conclusive for mental distress. Although tests can be important to rule out underlying physical causes, a health professional making a psychiatric diagnosis has to rely on a person’s own description of their thoughts and feelings, alongside observations of their behaviour. In this sense, it is often said that those best placed to make a diagnosis are the people themselves, supported by information and empowered discussion with health care professionals.
ADHD ASSESSMENT
Prescribing medication for mental health requires something known as “medication management.” In medication management, the patient and therapist work together to determine whether or not a medication is a right option for the patient. In a session, the psychiatrist and patient discuss options, and then the psychiatrist recommends a dosage. The patient then follows up with the psychiatrist, checking in about the effects of the medicine to determine whether or not it benefits the patient.
ADHD ASSESSMENT
Prescribing medication for mental health requires something known as “medication management.” In medication management, the patient and therapist work together to determine whether or not a medication is a right option for the patient. In a session, the psychiatrist and patient discuss options, and then the psychiatrist recommends a dosage. The patient then follows up with the psychiatrist, checking in about the effects of the medicine to determine whether or not it benefits the patient.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
People from all walks of life can experience problems with their drug use, regardless of age, race, background, or the reason they started using drugs in the first place. Some people experiment with recreational drugs out of curiosity, to have a good time, because friends are doing it, or to ease problems such as stress, anxiety, or depression.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
People from all walks of life can experience problems with their drug use, regardless of age, race, background, or the reason they started using drugs in the first place. Some people experiment with recreational drugs out of curiosity, to have a good time, because friends are doing it, or to ease problems such as stress, anxiety, or depression.
Substance & Alcohol Abuse
Drug use either illegal or prescription doesn’t automatically lead to abuse. Some people are able to use recreational or prescription drugs without experiencing negative effects, while others find that substance use takes a serious toll on their health and well-being. Similarly, there is no specific point at which drug use moves from casual to problematic.
Substance & Alcohol Abuse
Drug use either illegal or prescription doesn’t automatically lead to abuse. Some people are able to use recreational or prescription drugs without experiencing negative effects, while others find that substance use takes a serious toll on their health and well-being. Similarly, there is no specific point at which drug use moves from casual to problematic.