Skip to main content
Welcome to Retreat of Atlanta
Follow us:

Psychiatry in Georgia

Mental health disorders are often associated with behavioral and substance use disorders. When someone struggles with their feelings and emotions or is addicted to drugs or alcohol, psychiatry in Georgia plays a vital role in helping them discover the path to a brighter future. At  

At the Retreat of Atlanta, we offer comprehensive and personalized psychiatry services tailored to the specific needs of men and women. Our caring team helps people address their unique challenges and helps them overcome mental health issues and addiction. Visit our admissions page today to get started.

What Is Psychiatry?

Psychiatry is a specific area of medication that focuses on treating behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorders. Psychiatrists are doctors with degrees in medicine with a specialty in psychiatric treatment. As such, they have attended medical school and completed psychiatric programs as part of their education and psychiatric residency programs. 

Psychiatrists specialize in treating both the psychological and physical aspects of behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorders. They also play a role in prevention by helping people identify potential factors that could lead to developing a disorder. Additionally, they are an essential part of recovery to help people uncover the underlying causes of their behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorders. 

What Does Psychiatry Treat?

Psychiatry can treat a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Substance use disorders
  • Co-occurring disorders
  • Depression
  • OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
  • Bipolar disorder
  • ADHA (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • PTDS (post-traumatic stress disorder)
  • BPD (borderline personality disorder)
  • Grief and sudden loss

client in a consultation for psychiatry

Benefits of Psychiatric Care for Addiction

According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 21.5 million people had both a substance use disorder and a mental illness. Therefore, psychiatric care is an essential part of personalized treatment plans for detox and aftercare.

It helps people uncover events, behaviors, people, locations, and triggers that contributed toward developing their addictions. It also focuses on treating the causes of addiction by teaching people effective coping strategies and skills. In certain situations, medications may be used to help address withdrawal symptoms and reduce the risk of relapse.

For example, a person is depressed and turns to alcohol or drugs to bring temporary relief from their symptoms. Treating the person’s depression simultaneously with their addiction helps them overcome the addiction and develop effective skills and strategies to manage their depression without substance use. 

What Happens During a Psychiatry Session in Georgia?

A Georgia psychiatry session at Retreat of Atlanta starts with an initial assessment and evaluation to determine the person’s current mental health and specific treatment needs. Next, a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan is created. The plan also includes their treatment objectives and goals, medication management services, and session schedule.

During future sessions, the individual and psychiatrist work on building rapport with one another. Individuals can discuss any topics or issues they want to cover. The psychiatrist will also ask them questions to help them uncover the underlying causes contributing to their mental health issues.

Part of each session is learning healthy coping strategies and skills. These are practiced during the session to ensure the individual understands how best to use them. Outside of sessions, the individual may be given “homework” to complete. For example, they may be asked to keep a record of any negative emotions, behaviors, or feelings they experience in a journal.  

How Often Do I See a Psychiatrist?

The frequency of psychiatry sessions will depend on your specific needs and treatment objectives and goals. People with severe mental health, behavioral, and substance use disorders may see their psychiatrist several times weekly initially. As they learn, develop, and are able to use effective coping skills and strategies, sessions will become less frequent.

However, people can see a psychiatrist as often as they feel is needed with a schedule that they are most comfortable with. 

client talks to her psychiatrist in Georgia

What Other Services Are Used with Psychiatry in Georgia?

As part of a comprehensive treatment plan, individuals often benefit from a range of services, including:

  • Group therapy: Group therapy provides different opportunities for individuals to learn from others, receive education about addiction and mental health disorders, and learn and practice new techniques and skills outside of individual psychiatry sessions. 
  • Family therapy: Including family as part of treatment can be beneficial for several reasons. Family sessions can help improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, and repair relationship problems caused by the person’s addiction or mental health disorder. 
  • Medication-assisted treatment (MAT): FDA-approved medications can be prescribed by the psychiatrist to help alleviate withdrawal and mental health disorder symptoms and address cravings. The types of medications used will depend on the unique needs of the individual. 

Start Psychiatry in Georgia Today

Are you struggling with behavioral, mental health, or substance use issues and want help overcoming these obstacles for a brighter future? Retreat of Atlanta provides psychiatry services to help you overcome these obstacles and develop effective tools and skills to lead a healthier and more rewarding life. 

Our caring and support team works with individuals to ensure they receive the treatment they need while also having clearly defined goals and objectives to monitor progress. Contact us today to learn more about our psychiatry services and to schedule an initial consultation. 

Begin Your Treatment Today

Take The First Step Towards Your Journey To Recovery