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Psychiatrists in Pakistan
Pakistan population is more than 220 million and for such a large population we have less than 500 Psychiatrist in Pakistan. It is still considered that Psychiatric services is available in Mental hospital only, however Psychiatrist are available in all teaching hospitals of Pakistan and also it is provided in private settings. However considering population size, Psychiatrist and Psychiatric services are extremely deficient and leads to certain misconcepts like psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, or addiction are difficult to understand and they are not treatable.
Psychiatrist after his MBBS do postgraduation in Psychiatry and is able to treat wide variety of Psychological issues, including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse and other mental health disorders.
We have group of Psychiatrist who provide psychiatric cover 24/7 all over the week, to all age group and deal with Psychiatric psychological and social issues.Our team of best psychiatrists in Lahore are trained to assess the underlying cause of your symptoms and prescribe treatment that improves both physical & mental health and provide ongoing support before, during and after treatment.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Psychiarist and Psychologist work together as a team to alleviate suffering of an individual. Psychiatrist are medical doctors who have done specialization in psychiatry after doing MBBS. They may perscribe medication or refer to psychologist for psychotherapy as the need may be. Clinical Psychologist have done Masters in Clinical Psychology and provide help through Psychotherapy/ Counselling and cannot write medication.
For an indiviual it is important to visit psychiatrist first who need to see an individual from medical and psychiaric perspective and then he will suggest whether the teatment is through psyciatrist or psychologist.
It is important that both should work mutualy in best interest of patient and in oursetup we have Psychiatrist and Psychologist both working together. We exchange our clinical assessment with each other and provide help according to international standards.
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“Mental illness is not a choice but recovery is” Every 8 out of 10 people tend to suffer from some type of mental stress. The uninvited stress has become a part of modern world life. Workload, peer pressure, financial issues, childhood traumas can all contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, or even severe mental disorders. Unfortunately, mental health is the most neglected part of our lives and hesitation to seek help makes it more worse. On the other hand, if we have acceptance towards the mental problem and we want professional help, the next big hurdle is knowledge about where to go and whom to consult? Most common confusion is not knowing whether to consult a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist? Let me guide you through some questions which pop up in your mind while booking an appointment.
How Are Psychiatrists & Psychologists Different?
Psychiarist and Psychologist work together as a team to alleviate suffering of an individual. Psychiatrist are medical doctors who have done specialization in psychiatry after doing MBBS. They may perscribe medication or refer to psychologist for psychotherapy as the need may be. Clinical Psychologist have done Masters in Clinical Psychology and provide help through Psychotherapy/ Counselling and cannot write medication.
For an indiviual it is important to visit psychiatrist first who need to see an individual from medical and psychiaric perspective and then he will suggest whether the teatment is through psyciatrist or psychologist.
What Is The Difference In The Qualification Of A Psychologist Vs A Psychiatrist?
Psychiatrist are medical doctors who have done specialization in psychiatry after doing MBBS. They may perscribe medication or refer to psychologist for psychotherapy as the need may be. Clinical Psychologist have done Masters in Clinical Psychology and provide help through Psychotherapy/ Counselling and cannot write medication.
What Conditions Do They Both Treat?
A psychiatrist treats complex conditions and mental disorders like; anxiety, depression, psychotic behavior, bipolar disorder. On the flip side, a psychologist treats mental problems and behavioral issues, OCD, stress, trauma, and depression through evidence based psychotherapy.
What Is The Difference Between The Treatment Methods Of Both?
As a psychiatrist works on managing the symptoms of a mental illness, the first approach in his treatment would be to analyze your condition.
He might run some tests and confirm a diagnosis. The next step will be proper medical care and medication.
Whereas, a psychologist is trained in psychotherapy. the approach of psychologist will be to provide different behavior and emotional therapies to get to the root cause of your illness. Even if you are being treated by a psychiatrist, the psychotherapy is provided by a psychologist.
Will A Psychologist Put Me On Medication?
A psychologist cannot prescribe medicines. Contrary to this, a psychiatrist can prescribe medication according to your diagnosed mental illness. This is because a psychiatrist has better knowledge of medicine as it is included in his medical. education and training.
Who Will Be More Appropriate For Me?
Treating a mental illness requires a combined consultation of both a psychologist and a psychiatrist. You might need to see a psychiatrist to get a diagnosis.
If you are suffering from some disorder that is affecting you physically also, you’ll be prescribed proper medication. If that is not the case, and you need emotional help, you’ll be referred to a psychologist. The psychologist will then plan the set of therapies required as per your treatment.
Will psychologists help you in your mental health problems?
Which psychologists to approach for your mental health problems?
When it comes to seeking professional help, a psychologist is the best option. It is observed through studies that psychologists can help you a lot by the counseling they offer to you. Other than this, you can freely talk out whatever is bothering you without the fear of judgment. There is no personal acquaintance between you and your psychologist so they can have an unbiased vision of your story. Therefore, you must go to a psychologist if you need assistance with mental health issues. Now the question arises that which psychologist should we approach for our mental health issues or how can you find the best and mental health services in Lahore. We already have our write-up on the factors to consider before choosing a psychologist. You can go and read in detail before seeking professional help. Other than this, there are a few more things you need to take care of for approaching a psychologist.
First of all, you need to be mentally ready for consulting a psychologist. Secondly, you should reconsider your thoughts and motivation to seek help because it is necessary to have the will power and receptivity for counseling. After this, you must look for the best option available around you. Research about those options of psychologists and then opt for the best suitable option for you.
Online psychological help
In this regard, you can have multiple options. For instance, you can have physical and online counseling sessions these days. If you do not feel comfortable enough to talk in-person, then go for online help. Different online sites are available 24/7 for professional assistance and they are there to listen to you. For example, the suicide prevention sites and call centers are the prominent examples of online help-seeking.
In-person psychologist
However, if we talk about physical assistance for mental health problems then you need to look for the best in your area. There are the best professionals in the field of psychology all around the globe. Still, you need to narrow down the scale and focus on the available options around you. Particularly talking about Lahore, you can have multiple options. Lahore is a kind of medical hub, you get various medical facilities, physical and mental both experts are there in this city of hearts. Maybe it is the reason why psychologists connect to your heart in no time. Here we are with the list of the best psychologists in Lahore. Rest you can decide better for yourself.
Should I see a psychologist or a psychiatrist?
Our team consists of a diverse group of psychiatrists and psychologists who cater need of patients of all age group from children to elderly. It is important for any individual to ensure he meet the right consultant.
Patient first of all should visit psychiatrist and after making a detail assessment he guide you with probable diagnosis and its severity. Depending upon diagnosis and its severity it is decided that specific condition will be treated by medication or counselling or both. Psychiatrist are authorized to prescribe medication and psychologist can provide help through various forms of Counselling.
Generally in condition like Schizophrenia, Bipolar affective disorder, Moderate to Severe Depressive disorder, OCD etc medication are prescribed and later at certain time psychologist are involved in management
However in conditions like Adjustment disorder, Reactive depression, Anger problems, personality related issues psychologist has more roleto play in patient management.
There is a fear that psychiatrist might start you with medication so they avoid visiting them. A competent psychiatrist would first assess make diagnosis and start medication if it is essential.
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