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Psychiatry is the practice of mental health care combined with medication management, and is personalized to ensure you receive optimal outcomes for your mental health care.

When It’s Time to Seek Inpatient Mental Health Care

Published on: 21 Feb 2025

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Recognizing the Signs: When It’s Time to Seek Inpatient Mental Health Care

Published on: 21 Feb 2025

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Written byBisma Anwar, LMHC
Feb 21, 2025

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Knowing you need help, then actually asking for it, can be one of the most challenging things you’ll…

Published on: 24 Jul 2024

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

8 Top Benefits of Seeing a Psychiatrist

Published on: 24 Jul 2024

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
Jul 24, 2024

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

When it comes to mental health, seeking the right professional care is paramount. Psychiatrists, as medical doctors specializing…

Understanding What a Mental Health Crisis Looks Like

Published on: 18 Jun 2024

Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

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Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Understanding What a Mental Health Crisis Looks Like

Published on: 18 Jun 2024

Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Written byJill E. Daino, LCSW-R
Jun 18, 2024

Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Trigger warning: This article discusses mental health issues and suicide, but we believe having difficult conversations and discussing…

Published on: 15 Sep 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

How to Find & Choose a Good Psychiatrist

Published on: 15 Sep 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
Sep 15, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

Updated 10/17/2024 Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who have earned a medical degree in psychiatry. They focus on…

man wearing glasses and sitting in chair

Published on: 25 Jul 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Psychiatrist vs. Neurologist: What’s the Difference?

Published on: 25 Jul 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
Jul 25, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

The fields of psychiatry and neurology are both related to the brain, but they focus on vastly different…

Published on: 19 Jul 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

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Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Different Types of Psychiatrists

Published on: 19 Jul 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
Jul 19, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

It’s believed that an estimated 21% of adults in this country are living with a diagnosable mental health…

disheveled man speaking to a woman with a notepad

Published on: 07 Jan 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC

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Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC

5 Tips for Talking With a Psychiatrist For the First Time

Published on: 07 Jan 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC

Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
Jan 07, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC

Apprehension about talking to a psychiatrist for the first time is absolutely normal. It’s even expected — and…

Published on: 07 Jan 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

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Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

What is a Psychiatrist?

Published on: 07 Jan 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
Jan 07, 2022

Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

A psychiatrist is someone who specializes in the field of mental health. Psychiatrists, unlike a therapist or a…

Published on: 16 Dec 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

What is a Superbill for Therapy and Psychiatry?

Published on: 16 Dec 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Written byAshley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
Dec 16, 2021

Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Updated 1/21/2022 When it comes to insurance, premiums, medical bills, and anything else that’s healthcare-related, many people feel…

Published on: 23 Nov 2021

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Medications to Treat ADHD

Published on: 23 Nov 2021

Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
Nov 23, 2021

If you have ADHD and are finding it difficult to manage, you might be wondering when to see…