Psychiatric Assessment

With specific training in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses, our team of highly qualified psychiatrists are specialized medical doctors with expertise in a wide range of illnesses that affect the mind and brain. Psychiatrists are authorized to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems, assess risk factors in relation to the difficulties and may prescribe medications depending on each individual’s needs.

Psychiatrists work in multidisciplinary teams with clinical psychologists, counsellors and other professionals to provide a comprehensive care plan that addresses all your mental health needs.

Psychiatrists are also trained to identify physical ailments that can have a negative impact on mental or emotional health and vice versa, to help people with medical conditions navigate the mental and emotional challenges that sometimes accompany them, especially chronic conditions such as chronic pain, hormonal conditions, and neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis, among many others.

Medication is an important part of treatment for many patients with mental health challenges. Our experienced psychiatrists monitor all patients closely to ensure that they are taking the right medications in the right amount – and only when it is absolutely necessary. Continued monitoring is necessary to ensure that when it is the right time to stop your medication, this is done under expert advice and support.

Who can benefit from it?

You might benefit from seeing a psychiatrist if:

• You have symptoms such as constant feelings of unease, stress, low mood, inability to concentrate, panic attacks, self-harming and/or suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, addictions, or other serious challenges with mood, thoughts or the ability to function in your daily life.
• You would like to see a doctor who specializes in mental and behavioral health.
• You have an existing or suspected mental health diagnosis such as depression or anxiety.
• You are worried about certain unusual things you are experiencing and seem to be quite troubled by these experiences.
• You have other health conditions that are affecting your mental health and need a doctor who can take a comprehensive view.
• You have a specific need for medication related to a mental health issue.
• Your insurance company requires a psychiatric assessment before starting psychological therapy.

Specific conditions treated include:

• Addiction or substance misuse disorders.
• Anger and aggression.
• Anxiety or panic disorder.
• Attention disorder.
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders (such as autism spectrum disorder).
• Speech and language disorders.
• Behavioral Problems due to Organic Brain Disease.
• Bereavement and grief.
• Bipolar affective disorder.
• Depression.
• Eating disorders or body image disturbance.
• Old age mental health disorders.
• Paranoia.
• Personality disorders.
• Psychotic disorders (Schizophrenia and related illnesses).
• Peripartum disorders Relationship issues.
• Self-harming behaviors.
• Sleep disorders.
• Stress disorders.
• Suicidal thoughts.
• Tic disorders.

What to expect:

• Comprehensive Psychiatric assessment.
• Supportive Psychotherapy (“Talk Therapy”).
• Psychopharmacology and medication management (if needed).
• Risk assessment and management.
• Review of complex needs or second opinions.
• Multi-disciplinary review together with clinical psychologists, behavioral specialists, occupational therapists and others.
• our psychiatrists are specialized in specific assessments or treatments such as ADHD assessments, Autism assessments, eating disorder assessment and treatments, including CBT, systemic family therapy to name a few.