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Psychiatry

What is Psychiatry?

In a psychiatry department, various procedures are performed to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. .

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Here are some common procedures

  • Clinical Interviews - Comprehensive discussions with patients to gather medical, psychiatric, and social history for accurate diagnosis.
  • Psychological Testing - Administering standardised tests and assessments to evaluate cognitive function, personality traits, and mental health conditions.
  • Mental Status Examination - Assessing a patient's current mental state through observation and structured questions.

  • Medication Management -Prescribing and monitoring psychiatric medications (e.g., antidepressants, antipsychotics) to manage symptoms of mental health disorders.
  • Psychotherapy- Various forms of talk therapy, including
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Focusing on changing negative thought patterns and behaviours.
    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Combining cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness strategies.
    • Psychodynamic Therapy - Exploring unconscious processes and past experiences to understand current behaviours.
    • Family Therapy - Involving family members in treatment to improve communication and support.

  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - A procedure involving electrical stimulation of the brain to treat severe depression and other mood disorders.
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) - A non-invasive procedure using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often for treatment-resistant depression.
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) - Implanting a device that stimulates the vagus nerve to help manage severe depression.

  • Emergency Evaluations - Assessing individuals in crisis situations, including those at risk of self-harm or harm to others.
  • Safety Planning - Developing a crisis plan with patients to ensure safety and identify coping strategies.

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