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Mental Health: It’s never too late to seek help

Life is rarely without its challenges. However, some can be so overbearing that it seems impossible to move on. Whether it’s the death of a loved one or overwhelming feelings of anxiety,  seeking Mental Health counseling becomes important.   Do you know that help is available for you for all the mental health problems in life?

Certain facets of life are stressful. Also, in many situations, from a job interview to relationship problems can make you feel anxious. Therefore, stress and anxiety, if left to fester, can lead to social isolation, depression, and a slew of other problems.

 If you’re like most people seeking help for mental health for the first time, you may be a little stumped. However, whether you should see a psychiatrist goes without a doubt.

 

Psychiatrist for Mental Health

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders. Also, a psychiatrist is qualified to make an accurate mental diagnosis. Consequently, their medical school training also enables them to assess physical aspects contributing to a patient’s psychological concerns. Another important role of a psychiatrist is they’re able to prescribe medication to treat mental health conditions. Note this is a primary difference between a psychiatrist and a clinical psychologist. Also, mental health medication is commonly taken along with appropriate therapies to alleviate symptoms and/or alter negative emotions, unrealistic thinking, or consequential behaviors.

 

Research has proven over the years that combining medication and therapy leads to much more effective, long-lasting, and beneficial outcomes than any of the treatments alone. It can be difficult for some people to know when to see a psychiatrist. Determining if you’re overburdened and just need to take a mental health break, or if something deeper is going on can feel overwhelming.

 

Determining when to see a psychiatrist will often require an honest self-assessment. While you shouldn’t try to self-diagnose any specific mental health conditions, you can certainly become aware of and pinpoint behaviors, emotions, and thought patterns that are unhealthy. It’s never too late to take care of yourself. Get in touch with the top psychiatrist in Guwahati at Apollo Clinic, Guwahati. Don’t wait, delay, or ignore anything that might improve your mental well-being.

Consult Our Psychiatrist 

Dr. Mridula Shyam

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