Psychiatry FAQs in Roswell, GA
Frequently Asked Questions
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How is Solution-Oriented Psychotherapy different from other mental health services?
Solution-Oriented Psychotherapy focuses on practical goals and measurable outcomes. It combines targeted therapy with personalized medication management to help patients achieve mental clarity and emotional stability faster. This evidence-based approach supports patients who are ready to move forward with purpose, especially when other therapies have not delivered results.
How do I know which mental health disorder I'm suffering from?
Understanding your symptoms is the first step. At Optimum Life Wellness, we offer personalized treatment rooted in each patient’s history. Our care plans are based on labs, symptom patterns, past medication failures, and patient goals, not just diagnoses. Through a comprehensive diagnostic consult, our team will work with you to understand your experiences and provide a clear assessment.
Which medication is right for me?
The choice of medication is a highly individualized decision. Our psychiatric team will consider your unique history, symptom patterns, past medication failures, and overall patient goals when recommending medication. We focus on “precision care for patients failed by the system,” meaning we’re focused on those who’ve seen multiple providers and still feel unheard or unwell. We will monitor any prescribed medication closely to ensure it is appropriate and effective for you.
What is esketamine?
Esketamine nasal spray is derived from the anesthetic ketamine, which has a long history of being used to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression. It’s the first and only FDA-approved treatment for depression that targets the glutamate system. Like antidepressants, Esketamine for depression raises the levels of certain chemicals like dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin that occur naturally in the brain as neurotransmitters. However, unlike oral antidepressants, Esketamine increases the brain’s most prevalent chemical messenger: glutamate levels, thereby creating new connections in the brain in order to rapidly improve symptoms. This results in a greater reach and more substantial impact on brain cells with a single dose compared to antidepressants.
What is an esketamine treatment like?
While the specific details of an esketamine treatment session would be discussed during your consultation, it is typically administered as a nasal spray in a supervised clinical setting. You would be monitored by our team during and after the treatment.
Is esketamine safe?
Esketamine is FDA-approved. Like all medical treatments, it has potential side effects, which would be thoroughly discussed with you by our psychiatric team to determine if it’s a suitable option for your individual circumstances.
How does TMS work?
TMS stands for “Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.” This revolutionary depression treatment approach was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2008 as a safe, non-invasive, non-medication treatment for clinical depression, or major depressive disorder. TMS therapy is designed to help people with mental health conditions who have not found success with medications and/or antidepressants, utilizing magnetic fields to stimulate the specific part of the brain known to control mood.
Is TMS safe? Are there side effects?
TMS treatment has extremely limited side effects, especially when compared to traditional medications and antidepressants. It is also a treatment option for people who may be suffering from side effects while trying to experience relief from their condition. If you’ve tried more than two antidepressants without relief of your depression symptoms, or are experiencing uncomfortable side effects on top of your usual symptoms, then Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy might be the solution. This innovative and alternative depression treatment option is FDA approved and provides positive and long-term results with little to no side effects.
Can I try TMS on my current mental health medications?
While the decision to continue or adjust current medications during TMS therapy would be made in consultation with our psychiatric team, TMS is specifically designed for people who have not found success with medications and/or antidepressants.
Does insurance cover these treatments?
At Optimum Life Wellness, we are committed to making mental well-being accessible. We accept both insurance and self-pay options. Please contact us to learn more about your specific coverage and our transparent pricing.
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