Psychiatry in Ohio, Ashland

What treats the Psychiatrist 

Psychiatrists treat all diseases of the psyche, as well as help to cope with depression. Most importantly, when detecting at least some of mental disorders, timely seek help from a specialist.

The specialist treats such severe conditions:

• Alzheimer's disease; dementia;
• Mental retardation;
• Suicidal tendencies;
• Nervous stress;
• Toxicomania;
• Drug and alcohol addiction;
• Anorexic disorder and bulimia;
• Epilepsy;
• Schizophrenia;
• Personality disorders (multiple personality disorder, etc.);
• Various types of mania, phobias;
• Computer, gambling addiction;
• Consequences of the misuse of alcohol and drugs.

When to see a Specialist

Consultation with a specialist is needed at the following symptoms:

• changes in personal behavior, character;
• personal degradation;
• panic alarm;
• severe mood swings;
• apathy;
• insomnia or constant sleepiness;
• suicide attempt;
• drug abuse;
• anti social Behaviour.

Consultation and Treatment

Before consultation definitely need to stop the use of any drug or other heavy formulations, which may affect the difficulty with the diagnosis. Should also maintain a balance and peace of mind. Try to remember in detail everything that bothers you.

The doctor will try as much as possible detail to understand your problem, so on the consultation is important not to miss any details. The psychiatrist will ask leading questions, the answers to which will help him to understand the situation. Also, during the consultation, the expert will offer you treatment or, if necessary, propose to go to hospital for medical examination.

Should not to cheat in something the doctor. Remember, a lie can bring a lot of trouble for you, and the consequences are unpredictable.

Psychiatrists, working usually jointly with other professionals - nurses, clinical psychologists, social workers - offer a variety of methods of treatment: medicamental, electric shock therapy (in some forms of depression), behavioral therapy, family therapy, psychotherapy, group therapy and individual counseling and support.