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Back to Health Dashboard- Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems, such as depression. They provide counseling and can prescribe medicines to treat mental illness. Psychiatrists may further specialize in specific areas, such as addiction psychiatry, or in treating specific age...
- Addiction psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in the treatment of people who have substance use disorder. This includes substances like alcohol, medicines, or illegal drugs. Addiction psychiatrists can be board-certified through the Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, which is recognized by the American...
- A child and adolescent psychiatrist shares tips on supporting your child — and when it’s time to reach out for help.
- Grateful for compassionate and successful Hodgkin lymphoma treatment at Kaiser Permanente as a young adult, Jo Everett was inspired to return as a psychiatrist.
- Sammie LaMont Moss, MD, a psychiatrist for Kaiser Permanente in Colorado, advises agreeing to avoid hot-button conversation topics.
- Child psychiatrist defines anxiety, its symptoms, how to address it, and when it might be time to see a behavioral health specialist.
- A Kaiser Permanente psychiatrist shares advice for coping when stress won't go away and becomes problematic.
- Southern California psychiatrist offers practical advice for parents to help children cope with the trauma and stress of mass shootings.
- An innovative telehealth program gives patients direct access to pharmacists with specialty training in psychiatric medicine.
- If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, we’re here to help. Learn more about mental health care at Kaiser Permanente.
- Counseling is professional guidance to help a person, family, or group of individuals recognize and deal with issues that are interfering with their mental well-being. Counseling involves regular meetings (sessions) with a qualified counselor, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed professional counselor, or...
- Learn about mental health and addiction care options and how to access mental health services in Washington. Get support for depression, anxiety, and more.
- The terms counselor and therapist cover a variety of trained professionals. The differences between therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors may not be as important to you as finding someone with whom you are comfortable. Professionals who might provide counseling services include: Social workers (MSW...
- In raising three teenagers, Sherri juggles the usual whirlwind of school, sports, friends, and family commitments. She also has duties most parents don't face. She shuttles all the kids to counseling and psychiatrist appointments and makes sure they take daily antidepressant medicines. For a long time, Sherri was so...
- Discusses causes and symptoms like sadness and feelings of helplessness. Covers related illnesses like bipolar disorder and SAD. Looks at treatment with medicines, counseling, and lifestyle choices. Discusses suicidal thoughts and when to call a doctor.
- Info on healthcare professionals with training in specific areas. Links to info on physicians and other specialty doctors. Also includes links to info on other health professionals like physician assistants. Offers tips on preparing for appointments.
- Answers questions about organ transplants. Covers becoming an organ donor and getting on a waiting list. Covers tests used to see if you'd be a good candidate. Looks at medicines that you might take after a transplant. Offers tips for staying healthy.
- Looks at assessments done to discover problems like depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, learning disabilities, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Covers what is done, including an interview, physical exam, lab tests, and written or verbal tests.
- At Kaiser Permanente, our care is personalized for each patient's mental and physical needs.
- Discusses chronic pain caused by problems other than cancer. Covers symptoms and how chronic pain is diagnosed. Covers conditions that can be treated, like neck pain, low back pain, and arthritis. Info on treatment with medicine and lifestyle changes.
- A Kaiser Permanente sleep expert shares tips for decreasing the impact of daylight saving time.
- Covers the basics of obesity. Discusses health risks such as hypertension related to having excess body fat. Focuses on lifestyle changes you can make, like healthy eating and exercise. Includes information on weight-loss medicines and surgery and on creating a long-term plan with your doctor.
- Our investment in the Watts neighborhood of California, in partnership with Neighborhood Youth Achievers, reflects our commitment to holistic community well-being.
- Actions policymakers can take to grow and diversify the mental health care workforce.
- What is teen substance use? Many teens try substances like alcohol or drugs. Some try them only a few times and stop. Teens who keep using substances may form a strong need for them. This can lead to substance use disorder. Substances teens may try include tobacco, alcohol, marijuana or other drugs, household products...
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