Adult Psychiatry

Around 1 in 5 US adults experience mental health challenges, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Michelle Desarmes, PMHNP-BC, at Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, delivers expert adult psychiatry services via telehealth to ensure that every patient receives comprehensive care no matter where they are. Call or schedule an appointment online today to learn more.

What is adult psychiatry?

Adult psychiatry refers to mental health care and support for people 18 and older. As adult psychiatry specialists, the providers at Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, work with you to diagnose and treat mental health disorders affecting your ability to maintain healthy relationships, productivity at work, and a fulfilling life.

Whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns, Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, is dedicated to providing comprehensive care tailored to your specific needs and goals.

What are the most common mental health challenges in adult psychiatry?

Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, provides care for many mental health conditions, including:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

This neurodevelopmental disorder affects impulse control, concentration, thoughts, and behavior. Doctors commonly diagnose ADHD in childhood, but its symptoms can persist into adulthood.

Anxiety

Worry, dread, and fear are the hallmark symptoms of anxiety disorders. Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, diagnoses and treats all types, from social anxiety and specific phobias to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Depression

Depression is among the most often diagnosed mental health disorders, causing sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest.

Bipolar disorders

These disorders cause intense mood and energy shifts that affect your daily life and function. There are several types, and your provider at Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, works closely with you to diagnose and treat your specific disorder.

Schizophrenia

This severe mental health disorder distorts your perception of reality, causing hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech. Most cases of schizophrenia affect adults, but Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, works with schizophrenic children too.

Substance use disorders

Addiction and substance use disorders involve relying on substances like alcohol, opioids, and illegal drugs to get through life’s challenges.

I scheduled an adult psychiatry consultation. What can I expect?

During an adult psychiatry consultation at Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, you’ll receive a comprehensive and personalized approach to your mental health needs.

The process typically includes an initial assessment, where your provider reviews your medical history and asks about your:

• Symptoms
• Diet and lifestyle
• Relationships
• Past physical and/or mental health disorders

Your provider can collaborate with other specialists, order lab work, and perform additional testing to diagnose your condition. This information allows them to create a personalized treatment plan, including therapy, counseling, medication, and lifestyle changes.

Call Mdesarmes Psychiatry, LLC, today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about adult psychiatry consultations.