What seeing your psychiatrist in Austin, TX, can do for you
Life’s stresses can be difficult to cope with, and occasionally you may need some help. Whether it’s a job change, separation, moving, health challenges, or another stressful event, your psychiatrist can help care for your mental health. Dr. Arvinder Walia and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Wendy Lowry and Mallori Hernandez of Northwest Psychiatry in Austin, TX, provides comprehensive mental health and psychiatric services.
So, how do you know when to see a psychiatrist? There are some signs and symptoms to look out for, including if you:
- Can’t control your emotions
- Have difficulty falling asleep
- Have changes in your sleep patterns
- Are turning to abuse of drugs and alcohol
- Are withdrawing from social events
- Have recurring physical complaints
- Experience frequent anxiety or sadness
- Have changes in work or school performance
Your psychiatrist is an expert at diagnosing and treating mental health conditions and issues like these:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Isolation
- Loneliness
- Fears and phobias
- Relationship issues
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Manic depression
- Attention deficit disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Neurological disorders
When you see a psychiatrist, the psychiatrist can prescribe effective therapies and treatments to help you get your life back on track. Common methods of psychiatric treatment include:
- Pyschotherapy
- Medications
- Counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Group sessions
- Hospital or residential treatment
When you visit a psychiatrist, the psychiatrist can help you:
- Develop coping skills to deal with stressful events
- Help you modify how you react to stressors, fears, and phobias
- Provide tools and education to help you live a healthier, more positive, happy life
Visiting a psychiatrist is one of the most important ways you can protect your mental health. To learn more about when to see a psychiatrist and how your psychiatrist can help you, call Dr. Arvinder Walia and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners Wendy Lowry and Mallori Hernandez of Northwest Psychiatry in Austin, TX. You can reach the office by calling (512) 342-7979, so call now.