Mental Health Specialist

What is mental health?

Mental health refers to the well-being of your mind. It involves behavioral, emotional, and social factors, too. Your mental and physical health are connected, and it’s important to maintain both. 

Experiencing mental health complications is not uncommon, and there are many reasons why you might be experiencing symptoms. You might experience mental health changes because of:

• Your family history
• Your brain chemistry
• Your personal past or current circumstances
• A traumatic brain injury or condition
• Drug or alcohol abuse
• Hormone changes and fluctuations

The team at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center assesses you so they can make a diagnosis and recommend treatment. Fortunately, you can manage mental health conditions with individualized care.

Which conditions and symptoms can impact my mental health?

The team at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center offers evaluations and medication management for several of the most prevalent mental health disorders. 

When you notice signs and symptoms that don’t seem to improve in a reasonable timespan, such as insomnia, feelings of hopelessness, or cognitive decline, schedule an appointment for evaluation at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center. The team specializes in treating:

• Depression
• Anxiety disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Dementia

You might need to try several treatments before experiencing substantial, lasting improvement in your mental well-being.  

How can I manage my mental health?

Often, managing mental health requires changes to your lifestyle, such as building a routine and finding a healthy outlet for your stress. Individualized care is usually the best way to improve your mental health. 

The team at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center helps you manage conditions and symptoms with:

Medication

Medications are available for many mental health disorders, including antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and mood stabilizers. 

Counseling or therapy

When used alone or coupled with medication, counseling or psychotherapy can make a positive difference in your mental well-being. The team at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center may recommend counseling or refer you to a psychotherapist for additional mental health care. 

Even though the symptoms of mental health disorders aren’t physical, you shouldn’t ignore them. To schedule a mental health evaluation at South Texas Family Medicine and Urgent Care Center, call the office or use the online booking feature today.