At the Psychiatrists of Kansas City, we have a team of physicians who specialize in diagnosing mental health illnesses and prescribing medications to give assist patients in fighting their mental illness. Our team pairs up with counselors, social workers, psychologists, and other mental health experts to give you the care that you need.
Below, you will find a summary of mental health illnesses.
Below, you will find a summary of mental health illnesses.
Depression
Depression is a very common illness that strikes millions of Americans, and has become an epidemic worldwide. Be aware that approximately 1 out of 5 Americans are diagnosed with depression and that it can devastate an individual's life. It can affect one's appetite, lack of sleep, loss of interest in activities, guilt, lack of energy, lack fo concentration, loss of appetite, slowing down of the movements of the body, and suicidal thoughts. There is a difference between depression, and sadness as well.
Now the World Health Organization has made the statement that depression is the number one cause of disability in the globe.
Depression can be caused by a multitude of factors, including your genetics, gender, other illnesses, medications you are consuming, and your ability to handle situations that you are placed in.
Our team can help you find the right treatment for you. For some individuals it includes taking a medication, for others it includes psychotherapy, a combination of the two, diet exercise, or a newer modality treatment. Please contact us soon, because the sooner that you receive treatment, the greater the chance for a better recovery.
We are here to help.
Now the World Health Organization has made the statement that depression is the number one cause of disability in the globe.
Depression can be caused by a multitude of factors, including your genetics, gender, other illnesses, medications you are consuming, and your ability to handle situations that you are placed in.
Our team can help you find the right treatment for you. For some individuals it includes taking a medication, for others it includes psychotherapy, a combination of the two, diet exercise, or a newer modality treatment. Please contact us soon, because the sooner that you receive treatment, the greater the chance for a better recovery.
We are here to help.
Anxiety
What is stress? What is anxiety? Is stress and anxiety always unhealthy?
It is true, having low levels of stress is a must for surviving in this world, but anxiety becomes a problem when it consumes your mind, and interferes with your daily functioning. A common question that we will ask patients about anxiety is, "Do you worry for greater than an hour in a given day?"
Worry has some merit, but excessive worry can destroy the well being of an individual.
Studies show that approximately 1/5 Americans have anxiety, a similar number to those who are diagnosed with depression, and some students suggest that approximately 30% of adults in the United States of America have anxiety.
Anxiety disorders can also exist with other mental health illnesses including substance abuse disorders, depression, personality disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and more.
Anxiety can be a diagnosis of exclusions, as its symptoms of headache, sweating, high blood pressure, fatigue, and other such symptoms can belong to many illnesses, so a medical doctor must rule other illness out to make a diagnosis of anxiety disorder.
Causes of anxiety include genetics, inability to handle stress, drug consumption (alcohol, caffeine, marijuana, and others)
There are many treatments of anxiety, and please speak to our team to give you assistance.
We are here to help.
It is true, having low levels of stress is a must for surviving in this world, but anxiety becomes a problem when it consumes your mind, and interferes with your daily functioning. A common question that we will ask patients about anxiety is, "Do you worry for greater than an hour in a given day?"
Worry has some merit, but excessive worry can destroy the well being of an individual.
Studies show that approximately 1/5 Americans have anxiety, a similar number to those who are diagnosed with depression, and some students suggest that approximately 30% of adults in the United States of America have anxiety.
Anxiety disorders can also exist with other mental health illnesses including substance abuse disorders, depression, personality disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and more.
Anxiety can be a diagnosis of exclusions, as its symptoms of headache, sweating, high blood pressure, fatigue, and other such symptoms can belong to many illnesses, so a medical doctor must rule other illness out to make a diagnosis of anxiety disorder.
Causes of anxiety include genetics, inability to handle stress, drug consumption (alcohol, caffeine, marijuana, and others)
There are many treatments of anxiety, and please speak to our team to give you assistance.
We are here to help.
Bipolar Disorder
What defines a typical mood swing vs an abnormal mood swing? We all have mood swings, that is part of being a human, but individuals who are bipolar have massive swings in state that last for a long period of time.
An individual who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder will have prolonged periods of mania or hypomania (which last greater than a week) and then periods of depression (that tend to last for 2 weeks or more). Mania or hypomania tends to plague individuals with a long period of time where there is distraction, bigger than life thinking, a hyperactive sex drive, reckless decisions, inability to sleep, and other such symptoms. It is to rule out other medical conditions during this time period as well.
We do not know the causes of bipolar disorder, but we do know that stress, genetics, abuse have been known to play a role.
Medication can greatly assist with bipolar disorder, in addition to therapy.
An individual who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder will have prolonged periods of mania or hypomania (which last greater than a week) and then periods of depression (that tend to last for 2 weeks or more). Mania or hypomania tends to plague individuals with a long period of time where there is distraction, bigger than life thinking, a hyperactive sex drive, reckless decisions, inability to sleep, and other such symptoms. It is to rule out other medical conditions during this time period as well.
We do not know the causes of bipolar disorder, but we do know that stress, genetics, abuse have been known to play a role.
Medication can greatly assist with bipolar disorder, in addition to therapy.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a destivating illness in which an individual has a psychotic illness that makes it difficult to know what is reality vs what isn't. We are here to help, and psychiatrists can write medications, and give therapy to both the patient and the patient's family.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (or ADHD)
Everyone has lack of concentration.
Individuals with ADHD have greater difficult focusing on a single task.
Do you feel that you have difficulty focusing in multiple locations (work, school, home)? If so, seeing a psychiatrist may benefit you. We can assist with medications, therapy, and other mindfulness techniques.
Individuals with ADHD have greater difficult focusing on a single task.
Do you feel that you have difficulty focusing in multiple locations (work, school, home)? If so, seeing a psychiatrist may benefit you. We can assist with medications, therapy, and other mindfulness techniques.
At the Psychiatrists of Kansas City, we have a team of excellent psychiatrists and counselors that want to help you along your journey.
Please contact us at 646-770-2110.
Please contact us at 646-770-2110.