Title: 11 Tell Tale Signs That It’s The Time To See A Psychiatrist - Anxiety Boss
Headings: 11 Tell Tale Signs That It’s The Time To See A Psychiatrist
11 Tell Tale Signs That It’s The Time To See A Psychiatrist
Thoughts of Self Harm
Thoughts of Violence
Delusions
Hallucinations
Mood Instability
Social Isolation
Significant Changes in Behaviour
Cognitive Decline with Worsening Functioning
Eating and Body Image Problems
Counselling Not Helping
Primary Care Doctor Visits Not Helping
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Content: Primary Care Doctor Visits Not Helping
Primary care doctors treat a significant portion of patients with mental illness, as there is a worldwide shortage of psychiatrists. So primary care doctors become the primary treatment providers for patients with mental illness when psychiatrists are not available. However, if symptoms of a mental illness continue or worsen, then a referral to a psychiatrist may be necessary. Summary
In summary, psychiatrists treat mental illness, and psychologists and social workers deal with mental health. The above list should help one to determine if they need to see a psychiatrist. Unfortunately, psychiatry is not easily accessible in many parts of the world. But if you need a psychiatrist, go to your family doctor and request for a referral to one. If a psychiatrist is not available in your region, then ask your doctor if there telepsychiatry available, where psychiatrists can see patients via video conferencing technology. Share this: Like this: