Psychiatry at iMind
What is Psychiatry?
American Psychiatric Association
What Conditions Does Psychiatry Treat?
Provide fast-acting anti-depressant effects via a rapid surge of glutamate which activates postsynaptic AMPA receptors.
Increase brain plasticity, the ability of the brain to change and adapt by stimulating brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) production and other means.
Decrease connectivity in areas responsible for endless negative thoughts, or rumination. These include connections between dorsal and pregenual anterior consulate cortex as well as the default mode network and prefrontal cortex’s executive control network.
Boost positive emotions and quell negative ones, by reducing overactivity in the lateral habenula, which affects the reward center. Overactivity here also leads to an inability to get the same enjoyment out of things previously enjoyed.
How Does Psychiatry Work?
Your psychiatric provider is your partner in helping you achieve good mental health, and it all starts with a confidential evaluation.
During your first visit with your psychiatric provider, you will be asked a series of questions about your mental health status as well as your medical history. It is important that you answer honestly and completely.
By conducting a thorough evaluation, your psychiatric provider can determine whether you meet the criteria for a mental health diagnosis and, if so, which treatment would be the best option for you.
As you progress during treatment, regular check- ins with your psychiatric provider will keep you on track to better mental health.
Many people have seen improvement in their lives through psychiatry
Lexi Kayser
Why it Works: Psychiatry
Psychiatry professionals have both a medical and psychiatric background. They have unique perspective on how the mind and body work together to affect our mood, outlook, and overall mental health.
Because they are trained to accurately evaluate and diagnose mental conditions, they are often the first stop on the journey toward better mental health. They can point the way to the treatments that will be most helpful for individuals, as well as monitor the effectiveness of these treatments – changing course as the need arises.
Often, psychiatric professionals are at the forefront of psychiatric breakthroughs, continually learning about new research in the field as well as new ways to treat mental illness. Having a psychiatric professional on your team means that you receive the best care possible. The better your care, the better the outcome…. meaning better mental health for you.
Does Insurance Cover Psychiatry?
Most insurance providers cover psychiatric evaluations and visits to check-in on medication. Of course, their coverage may be susceptible to deductibles and co-insurance. It is recommended that you have your psychiatric provider confirm that they are in-network and run a verification of benefits to see what, if anything, would be your responsibility.
If you are not covered by an insurance plan, most psychiatric providers will also accept cash, credit cards, Care Credit accounts, or Health Savings Account card as payment. Ask your provider about these options as well.
Mental Health Resources
Psychiatry is an essential tool for mental health.
