Most common questions used to investigate
Do you know who a psychiatrist is?
Do you think you need medication for your condition?
Are you looking for someone to whom you can talk and confide your fears and secrets?
Does your condition warrant intensive treatment?
Are you concerned about a certain condition or behavior?
Do you have trouble concentrating?
Common conclusions
Many people get confused between a psychiatrist and a psychologist, so you're not alone if you don't know who a psychiatrist is. In general, a psychiatrist is someone who can prescribe medication and this means they have to be a doctor who studied a medical degree and then branched out to this field. A psychologist, on the other hand, is someone who can provide psychological assessments. Understanding this difference is the key to deciding if you need a psychiatrist or a psychologist for your condition.
Head to a psychiatrist. Many conditions like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia need medications, so if you think you have one of those conditions that require medication of some sort, visit a psychiatrist today.
, In that case, a psychiatrist is not the right person for you. These medical professionals diagnose a specific mental condition and address it through medication. If you want someone to talk to and help you through a "talking" therapy, these professionals are not for you. Also, they can't step out of their office to treat you and that's another reason they can't help to improve your mental condition through non-medical interventions.
A psychiatrist can help you and they can even hospitalize you if needed. They are medical doctors working in a healthcare set up and can provide medications and hospitalizations services, depending on your condition. However, you may need a reference to go to a psychiatrist and most often, it is given by your general practitioner. Also, the good news is most insurance plans cover a visit to a psychiatrist and the necessary medications and medical procedures that they recommend.
If you're concerned about a certain behavior or condition that has been persisting for many weeks and possibly even months, it is time to get to the bottom of it. Most people don't go to a psychiatrist directly because it is hard for the average people to understand the cause of the condition. Most times, you'll go to your general practitioner, who in turn will recommend you to a psychiatrist, depending on your medical condition. That said, you know your health best, and if you think there's some thought or behavior that is preventing you from living a full life, head to your doctor right away.
Lack of focus or having trouble concentrating can point to a whole lot of problems, but a majority of it would fall under psychiatry. So, make an appointment with a psychiatrist right away.
That's good! But if you have something that's bothering you, it always helps to understand its cause. Make an appointment with your GP and take an opinion.
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