We also help people decrease or discontinue psychiatric medications, if desired. Many people get put on antidepressants, anti-anxiety, and sleep medications to treat a short-term problem, but then those people don’t come off of them for a long time. Sometimes for decades!
At PrimeHealth, we use compounding pharmacies to formulate precise doses of psychiatric medications, so that when the time comes, we can help you decrease your dose as slowly as you need.
In our clinical experience and according to many expert Integrative Psychiatrists, decreasing the dose of psychiatric medications by only 10% per month gives you the best chance of entirely discontinuing the medication.
Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders
Our Mental Health Optimization program offers up to 5-10 times more testing than most conventional mental health services. This testing may include
environmental analyses, neurotransmitter assessments, and a detailed look at your gut-brain relationship.
Yes,
gut conditions like IBS can significantly impact your brain function and mental health.
We go beyond symptom management.
We consider existing mental health conditions
and additional barriers to overall wellness.
What is the best doctor to see for mental health? The best doctor to see for mental health depends on your unique mental health concerns. Every person is different.
Talk therapy or psychotherapy may meet one patient’s needs, but not another’s.
What is the best doctor for depression? The best doctor for depression is a doctor or mental health provider who considers the root cause of your depression before settling on a treatment plan.
Mental health issues that stem from substance use disorders require a vastly different approach than depressive symptoms resulting from
hormone changes or a
bad diet.
At PrimeHealth, we consider barriers to mental health in all of our treatment options. Those may include: