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New Series: Psychiatric Subspecialties
Psychiatrists are physicians who choose to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders. Their training prepares...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 19, 20211 min read
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Psychiatric Clinics: Telemedicine Appointments
Telemedicine appointments have been on the rise for several years, with the increased ease of setting up video conferencing with patients…
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 18, 20211 min read
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Psychiatric Clinics: Mixed Modality
There are psychiatrists who offer both therapy and medication management, allowing patients to see a single mental health provider. It...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 16, 20212 min read
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Psychiatry Clinics: Medication Management Appointments
Many people are surprised to find that medication management appointments are very similar to primary care appointments. Since medication...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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Psychiatric Clinics: The COVID Caveat
Before I start posting more details about the various models for psychiatric clinics, I think it's important to remember that, like...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 11, 20211 min read
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Psychiatric Clinics: Insurance Matters
Psychiatry is no different from other specialties in the US, in that a person's care can be affected by their insurance status.
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 10, 20211 min read
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Psychiatric Clinics: It's An Evolving Model
Before talking about the different types of psychiatric clinics, I think it's important to introduce the idea that psychiatric clinics...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 8, 20211 min read
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New Series: Psychiatric Clinics
Over the years I've learned that one reason people don't want to go to a psychiatric clinic is that they don't know what to expect. Most...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 5, 20211 min read
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Starting Psychotherapy: Functional Fit
Psychotherapy depends largely on regular, structured conversation. If a patient feels that communication is a fundamental and consistent ch
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 4, 20212 min read
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Starting Psychotherapy: A Few Sessions For Goal Definition
Sometimes the hardest part of starting therapy is attending the first session. Due to the multiple barriers a person might have overcome...
Dr. Leilani Sharpe
Nov 3, 20211 min read
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