FAQ

Yes, we can prescribe medications for any mental health disorder. However, we do not prescribe more than one controlled substance medication (i.e., stimulants or benzodiazepines) for clients. If you are prescribed more than one controlled substance, the service of a psychiatrist is recommended.

You can use this link to schedule your appointment. You can also call us on our office phone at 678-226-1475 or office cell phone at 470-715-2433.

We accept Cash, Credit or Debit Card, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar, Tricare East, Ambetter Core Plans, ComPsych, Amerigroup, Peach State Health Plan, CareSource, Georgia Medicaid & Medicare.

Yes we can provide same day appointments if there is availability. We also provide evening and weekend appointments.

Appointments are provided via Telemedicine & In Person. It is up to you where you would like to be serviced. Our office is located at 485 S Perry St. Suite A9 in downtown Lawrenceville, GA 30046, if you would like to see us in person.

Treatment options include psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, a combination of both as well as electroconvulsive therapy. Treatments can be administered in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Most mental illnesses are caused by a combination of factors. However, some preventive measures can decrease the likelihood of developing mental illnesses. The concept of attributable risk has gained ground in mental health research and factors that are related to those can be potentially reduced to somehow prevent mental illnesses: prevent neglect and abuse in childhood, prevent substance abuse, prevent exposure to war, increase social support, decrease burden of other health disorders, train in management of stress etc...

Developing resilience, wellbeing and seeking help early can help prevent mental health challenges from becoming serious.

Medication can be an effective part of the treatment for several psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence. A doctor's recommendation to use medication often raises many concerns and questions in both the parents and the youngster. The physician who recommends medication should be experienced in treating psychiatric illnesses in children and adolescents. He or she should fully explain the reasons for medication use, what benefits the medication should provide, as well as possible risks and side effects and other treatment alternatives.

Parents are usually the first to recognize that their child has a problem with emotions or behavior. Still, the decision to seek professional help can be difficult and painful for a parent. The first step is to gently try to talk to the child. An honest open talk about feelings can often help. Parents may choose to consult with the child's physicians, teachers, members of the clergy, or other adults who know the child well. These steps may resolve the problems for the child and family. Following are a few signs which may indicate that a child and adolescent psychiatric evaluation will be useful. YOUNGER CHILDREN Marked fall in school performance Poor grades in school despite trying very hard Severe worry or anxiety, as shown by regular refusal to go to school, go to sleep or take part in activities that are normal for the child's age Frequent physical complaints Hyperactivity; fidgeting; constant movement beyond regular playing with or without difficulty paying attention Persistent nightmares Persistent disobedience or aggression (longer than 6 months) and provocative opposition to authority figures Frequent, unexplainable temper tantrums Threatens to harm or kill oneself PRE-ADOLESCENTS AND ADOLESCENTS Marked decline in school performance Inability to cope with problems and daily activities Marked changes in sleeping and/or eating habits Extreme difficulties in concentrating that get in the way at school or at home Sexual acting out Depression shown by sustained, prolonged negative mood and attitude, often accompanied by poor appetite, difficulty sleeping or thoughts of death Severe mood swings Strong worries or anxieties that get in the way of daily life, such as at school or socializing Repeated use of alcohol and/or drugs

The family's role in identifying an addiction and in motivating the client to seek treatment is often essential. Their role continues throughout the treatment and recovery phase. If the client is very resistant to suggestions of seeing a specialist, a consultation can be offered to concerned relatives, in order to help them develop a better understanding of the situation and explore measures that can be implemented until the client is ready to engage with professionals.

If you know someone who is having symptoms of a mental disorder, do not just think that they will snap out of it. Notify a family member, a mental health professional, or a counselor if you think a friend or family member has symptoms of a mental disorder.

Mental health problems can be caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors, as well as life events.