Our Services / Mental Health

What is mental health?

Mental health is your psychological, emotional, and social well-being. When you have an underlying mental health disorder, it affects how you act, think, feel, and relate to others.

Risk factors for mental health conditions vary from person to person. Your risk of a mental health disorder can increase due to:

• Stress
• Trauma
• Genetics
• Brain chemistry
• Chronic disease

MyHomeDoc specializes in virtual adult mental health management of existing mental health conditions and work closely with your Psychiatrist or Cognitive Behavioral Therapist to provide ongoing medical care and medication management. The experienced medical team treats various conditions that affect your mental health, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The team meets with you online during a telehealth visit so that you can get the mental health care you need without leaving home. They offer one-time appointments for a flat-rate fee or for an affordable annual subscription price.

When should I consider a mental health screening?

Schedule a mental health management visit with the MyHomeDoc team if you have an existing diagnosed mental health disorder and would like our medical doctor to provide ongoing medication management and oversight of your mental health symptoms. These symptoms can include:

• Sadness
• Irritability
• Fatigue
• Hopelessness
• Intrusive thoughts
• Excessive worries
• Impulsive or reckless behaviors
• Loss of interest in activities
• Withdrawal or isolation from friends and family

When you entertain thoughts of self-harm or suicide, call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency room for immediate medical attention. The team can provide ongoing care and medication management after your hospital discharge.  Theres also a Suicide and Crisis Lifeline patients can reach to speak with someone today by calling 988.

How are mental health conditions treated?

Treating depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions typically includes a combination of psychotherapies and medications to control the symptoms.

The MyHomeDoc team can refer you to a skilled counselor or therapist who teaches you tools that help you better manage your emotions. They can also prescribe antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs to provide lasting relief from intrusive thoughts, low energy, and sadness.

During virtual follow-up visits, the providers monitor your treatment progress. They refill your prescriptions as needed and adjust your medications to optimize symptom relief.

The medical team can also suggest lifestyle and diet changes to support your long-term mental health. They offer a personalized weight loss program to help you shed excess pounds, boost self-esteem, and manage symptoms of depression and other mental health conditions.

Common conditions treated by our Internal & Family Medicine doctor's are: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Panic Disorders, Insomnia, Bipolar Disorder.

Call MyHomeDoc today to schedule a mental health screening evaluation or book an appointment online.