16 Questions to Answer If You Are Seeing a Psychiatrist for the First Time

Going to see a psychiatrist? Make sure you are ready! Before you come in for your first psychiatrist appointment get prepared by answering the following questions. If you do this, we will spend less time recreating your history and more time talking about the reasons you have come in for the psychiatric appointment. If you are seeing a psychiatrist for the first time try to answer these 16 questions before your appointment. You may find it helpful to write down your answers and bring them to the appointment. read more

8 Questions You Need To Ask To Get The Best Psychiatrist

The fit between you and your psychiatrist is extremely important. You could see the best psychiatrist in the world, but if you aren’t comfortable sharing personal information with them then they will not be a good psychiatrist for you. Finding a psychiatrist can be a challenge and sometimes people don’t have a choice as to who they see. Often, finding a good psychiatrist has more to do with what you are personally looking for than the psychiatrist’s expertise. Answering these 8 questions will help you find a psychiatrist who will be a good match and evaluate if you have a good fit with your current psychiatrist. read more