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Psychiatry in Toms River, NJ

  • Psychiatric medication is a proven way to improve mental health and reduce symptoms.
  • Medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more
  • Virtual and in-person sessions in Toms River
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What is Psychiatry?

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental health. A psychiatrist can diagnose conditions and prescribe medication to treat those conditions.

A combination of talk therapy and psychiatry is often recommended for the holistic treatment of mental health conditions. This approach cares for both the mind and body and often helps people recover more quickly. In Toms River, you might see a psychiatrist for any of these reasons.

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Diagnosis

A psychiatrist can diagnose complicated conditions like Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, OCD, and more, along with more common disorders like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. This diagnosis will open up effective treatment options and allow for proper medication prescription.

Medication Prescription

Medication for your mental health treats mental illnesses from a neurological and physical perspective. For example, many antidepressants work to increase the levels of serotonin and dopamine in your brain. Not all medications work the same, but they all work to improve your mental health. They are approved to treat mental health illnesses and have been proven effective.

Follow Up and Maintenance

Psychiatry is a complicated field and requires follow-up appointments and maintenance sessions. After they prescribe you an initial dose, a psychiatrist will check in with you every week or every other week to make sure the medication is working and you’re not experiencing any ill side effects. If you are, they will increase or decrease your dose or prescribe you a different type of medication. This tweaking of medicine dosage and type is known as maintenance therapy.

What Does a Psychiatrist Treat?

Psychiatry can help people who are struggling with a great deal of mental health issues, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Eating Disorders

Signs You Should See a Psychiatrist

Don’t wait for it to get “bad enough” to talk to a medical professional. If you are struggling, reach out. Signs it’s time to talk to a psychiatrist include:

  • Persistent sadness or emptiness
  • Severe anxiety or panic attacks
  • Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
  • Major changes in sleep
  • Mood swings that feel extreme or uncontrollable
  • Difficulty functioning at work, school, or home
  • Loss of interest or pleasure
  • Trouble concentrating, thinking clearly, or making decisions

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