Psychiatry - Destigmatization of Psychiatry

Psychiatry

A branch of medicine that is focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor who specializes in mental health including substance use disorders. Equipped to understand the complex relationships between: Emotional and medical illnesses, Relationships with genetics and family history, Evaluate medical and psychological data. Make a diagnosis and develop treatment plans.

Psychiatrist

Treats both the mental and physical aspects of a psychological condition

Medication, Psychotherapy, Psychosocial interventions, Electroconclusive therapy (ECT)

What are the modalities used when treating a psychiatric patient?

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

A subspecialty of psychiatry that specializes in disorders occurring during development

Geriatric Psychiatry

A subspecialty of psychiatry that specializes in conditions occurring in the elderly

Psychosomatic (Mind and Body) Medicine

A subspecialty of psychiatry that specializes in patients with both comorbid (medical) and psychiatric conditions. Aka consultation-liaison psychiatry

Social Community Psychiatry

A subspecialty of psychiatry that Covers all mental disorders from 18-65 (broader spectrum) which are community-based

Psychiatrist

Medical doctor with a specialty training in psychiatry. They can prescribe medications and other medical treatments and conduct psychotherapy

Psychologist

Often has training in research and clinical practice. Treats mental disorders with psychotherapy. Specializes in testing and evaluation

True

T/F: Both professionals practice psychotherapy but only psychiatrists can diagnose and prescribe medications.

Mental Health Act (Republic Act No. 11036)

First mental health act in the Philippines (recently passed last February 12, 2018). The act seeks to establish access to comprehensive and integrated mental health services, while protecting the rights of the people with mental disorders and their family members

National Center for Mental Health

Was previously estimated to account for 67% of the available psychiatric beds nationally

National Center for Mental Health (Mandaluyong City), The Mariveles Mental Hospital (Bataan)

There are only 2 tertiary care psychiatric hospitals, namely?

12

How many smaller satellite hospitals are affiliated with the National Center for Mental Health?