Anxiety

Trinity Psychiatric Health in Lake Mary, Florida, offers treatment for many mental health conditions from mild to severe. Anxiety is a condition that can often be linked to physical health. An appointment here for anxiety may be the result of being referred by your primary medical doctor. A clear diagnosis will be made to determine if that is the case.

Diagnosing anxiety takes more than just a physical examination. Discussing thoughts and feelings during a psychological exam helps to pinpoint the correct diagnosis and whether there are any other mental health problems associated with the anxiety, such as depression. The criteria used for diagnosing an anxiety disorder are found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders from the American Psychiatric Association.

Treatment for anxiety disorders can be either medication or psychotherapy. Some patients have better results with a combination of both. The best way to find out a treatment plan works is by trial and error. This is commonly used to find the best relief of anxiety symptoms.

Psychotherapy is not as scary as it sounds. Also referred to as talk therapy or psychological counseling, the patient works with a therapist to lessen their anxiety. There is more than one type of psychotherapy available.

Antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications are the main types of medication used for anxiety disorders.

If you are having problems with anxiety, call 407-324-0484 to make an appointment.