What Does Psychiatry Involve?
Mental disorders are conditions that affect thinking, feeling, and behavior. These disorders can be caused by several factors including genetics, environmental influences, and illness. Mental disorders can also cause disturbances in sleep, suicidal thoughts or actions, and difficulties with memory or concentration. Your Mindspa Psychiatry specialist can help if you are battling mental disorders. Psychiatry deals with the study, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders.
Psychiatry addresses the following conditions:
Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that causes feelings of helplessness, sadness, and hopelessness. It affects how you think, feel, and behave and may leave you unable to function normally. Depression can develop from normal life events or abnormal changes in the brain.
Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health problems in the USA, affecting an estimated 18% of people at some point in their lives. The causes of anxiety are varied and complex and it is often thought that the condition is a result of a chemical imbalance in the brain. If you are suffering from anxiety, it is time to visit a psychiatrist.
Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. It is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, waking up too early in the morning, or having non-restorative sleep. The diagnosis of insomnia is made based on the patient’s description of their symptoms and a sleep diary.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
People with OCD may have obsessions, such as intrusive thoughts that something terrible will happen if they don’t act on them immediately. They also may have compulsions. These are acts the person performs repetitively and ritualistically to try to get rid of the obsession. The disorder usually begins in childhood or early adolescence, but it can occur at any age. A psychiatrist may help you manage an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and speech, as well as other symptoms that affect a person’s ability to function in society. Schizophrenia usually begins during adolescence or early adulthood but can develop in childhood or later in life.
Schizophrenia is a chronic condition that requires ongoing treatment and support by a psychiatrist. The treatments for the condition vary depending on the type of schizophrenia and the severity of symptoms.
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder leads to unusual shifts in activity levels, mood, energy, and concentration ability. It can include periods of depression and mania psychotic-like symptoms. These changes may be severe enough to have a significant impact on the patient’s life and functioning. If you develop signs of bipolar disorder, it is crucial to see a psychiatrist.
Mood disorder
Mood disorders are among the most common and devastating mental illnesses. They involve a persistent or recurrent decrease in mood, occurring for at least two weeks and causing significant functional impairment. However, a psychiatrist can help improve your moods significantly.
If you have any questions or concerns about your mental health, bring them to the attention of MindSpa Psychiatry. Psychiatrists have extensive training and experience with both common and rare forms of mental illness, so they will give you the best possible advice on what treatment options are available for you.
