PSYCHIATRY
The word Psychiatry comes from the Greek and means "art of healing the soul".
It is the specialty of Medicine dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the different manifestations of mental suffering.
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Often, the symptoms of mental suffering are denied to the limit by the self because (wrongly) they are considered as a sign of “weakness” or the idea that they will be misunderstood and stigmatized by society.
The relief of suffering and the recovery of mental well-being are the main goals of Psychiatry. To achieve them, a confidential, global and integrative assessment of the patient is necessary, assessing their biological, psychological, social and cultural and religious dimensions.
Depression, bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and dementia are among the multiple clinical situations treated at the Psychiatry Consultation.
There are two main treatment modalities: medication and psychotherapy.
Psychiatric medications are an important part of the psychiatrist's therapeutic arsenal. Currently, there are effective, safe, well-tolerated drugs that do not cause dependence. The psychiatrist will listen to your preferences, fears and insecurities about the treatment and based on that better guide your treatment.
Psychotherapy is also part of the psychiatrist's therapeutic tools. However, Psychiatry and Psychology often work complementary. For this reason, during the consultation, the doctor may propose the referral of your case to Psychology.
Finally, although many psychiatric diseases still do not have a cure, Psychiatry and Psychology can reduce psychological suffering and significantly increase the person's quality of life, facilitating their rapid and effective functional return in all areas of life.
