OUR SERVICES
AMASHER PSYCHIATRY is a trusted provider of high-quality mental health services. We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients. We provide specialized care and treatment to individuals struggling with a range of mental health issues and help them improve their overall mental and emotional well-being. Allow us to help you achieve emotional wellness.
Our virtual clinic offers telepsychiatry consultations and follow-up video sessions for your convenience and comfort.
Our main goal is to improve your overall functioning and quality of life.
Depression
Depression Is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently low mood, loss of interest in daily activities, helplessness, and hopelessness, mood swings, irritability, loss of appetite, feelings of worthlessness, shame, guilt or inadequacy, loss of energy and anger, and low self-esteem. It is as a result of the combination of social, biological, and psychological foci of distress which causes changes in the brain function and behavior activity.
Anxiety Disorder
This is seen as more than temporary worry or fear. In anxiety disorders, the feeling is not relieved easily and can get worse over time and affects daily activities such as job performance, school work, and relationships.
The symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder include restlessness, irritability, and uneasiness which can be managed with anxiety medications.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This is a mental health condition that develops following a traumatic event characterized by intrusive thoughts about the incident, recurrent distress/anxiety, flashbacks, and avoidance of similar situations.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, we are here to help you.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This features a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviors (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause significant distress. Attempts to ignore or stop your obsessions increase distress and anxiety, the urge to perform the compulsive acts is to try to ease your stress becomes bothersome if ignored. This leads to more ritualistic behavior. It can be treated with therapy and medications.
Schizoaffective Disorder
This is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal thought processes and unstable mood. If untreated may lead to problems with functioning at work, at school, and in social situations, causing loneliness and trouble holding down a job or attending school. Treatment can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Bipolar Disorder
This is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of abnormally elevated mood that each last from days to weeks. It is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration.
These moods range from periods of extremely elated, irritable, or energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very “down,” sad, indifferent, or hopeless periods(known as depressive episodes). Connect with us to help you.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, behaves, and experiences the world. It causes a loss of touch with reality and loss of motivation, loss of interest or enjoyment in daily activities, withdrawal from social life, difficulty showing emotions, and difficulty functioning. Symptoms such as hallucination, delusion, and thought disorders are seen, Treatment is available as we assist you to wellness.
Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard staying asleep, or waking up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. Insomnia can sap one’s energy causing low mood restlessness, irritability, poor general health, decreased work performance, and low quality of life. Treatment is with psychotherapy and treatment of underlying causes. Book an appointment with us today.
