Table of Content

• How Can Psychiatrists Help With Mental Health Issues?

• Take-Home Points

• FAQ on How Can A Psychiatrist Help With Mental Health Issues?

Introduction

Mental health issues are a serious cause of concern globally! India has been ranked as one of the countries having the highest suicide rates in South East Asia by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Considering this epidemic and its global nature, we need to be better equipped with information for handling mental health issues. In this article, you would know the diagnosis methods and treatments given by psychiatrists for mental health issues.  

How Can Psychiatrists Help With Mental Health Issues?

A psychiatrist is a medical professional who specialises in diagnosing, treating and preventing mental, behavioural and emotional disorders. Psychiatrists are the best choice when it comes to treating mental illnesses. This is because, 

1. They Would Make Accurate Diagnosis

Since psychiatrists are better positioned at dealing with complex mental health issues than psychologists or therapists, they can make an accurate diagnosis of your mental health condition. 

2. They Understand Your Mental Health Illness Better

Since psychiatrists are trained to give both talk therapy and medications, they can keep great track of all your symptoms and your reactions to medicines. They can change your medications based on symptoms and also decide on dosages based on your overall mental health. 

3. Provide a Personalised Treatment Plan

Psychiatrists can provide you with personalised treatment based on your stage of depression or any other mental health issues. They also maintain a good rapport with you for helping you feel better and provide you with immense emotional support. 

4. They Lend You A Helping Hand 

Having psychiatrists beside you in the lonely sea of mental illnesses can provide you strength and resilience to overcome it. Psychiatrists help you in overcoming your negative thoughts and self-destructive behavioural patterns, thus making you feel better. 

Take-Home Points

• Psychiatrists can not only diagnose and treat mental health issues but also prescribe medicines, unlike psychologists. 

• Psychiatrists are different from psychiatrists and therapists. 

• Psychiatrists can offer various treatments like psychotherapy, medications, electroconvulsive therapy, deep brain stimulation and so on.