Psychiatry

Red Oak psychiatrists prescribe medication to help alleviate symptoms and promote overall emotional and mental wellbeing. While medication can help support those struggling with mental health disorders to heal and recover, most mental health issues also benefit from a plan of care that includes counseling and/or case management in addition to psychiatric services.

Psychiatric Evaluations

Psychiatric treatment begins with the completion of a psychiatric evaluation. During this evaluation, your psychiatric provider will gather additional information related to your mental health, including:

• Information about your symptoms and presenting problems
• A complete medical history (including previous treatments, hospitalizations and medications)
• Personal and family psychiatric history
• Substance-use history
• Relevant social history – including cultural considerations, work, school and relationships

Nursing Support

At Red Oak, our medical assistants and nurses work as part of your care team to help you to manage your symptoms and any potential medication side effects. Our nurse support tream helps to gather your vitals (such as height, weight, and blood pressure), coordinates labs and/or care with other medical providers, handles prior authorizations required for your insurance, and provides documentation to the pharmacist regarding your prescriptions.