If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, or other mental health challenges, you are not alone. At Saber Psychiatry, we offer comprehensive assessment and treatment for the whole family. If you feel a stigma associated with mental health difficulties, know that you can trust our accredited team. We treat all aspects of health with the respect that they deserve. Call us at 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment. We typically have appointments available for new clients, and we offer both in-person and telehealth visits.
While mental illnesses or challenges are common, there are still people who feel ashamed of these struggles, and there are those who claim that someone should be able to handle these difficulties without help. Telling someone to “just get over it,” even if that person is yourself, is – at best – useless. It’s like telling someone to get over a broken leg, to have 20/20 vision without glasses, or to get over allergies.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that nearly 1 in 5 (that is, almost 20%) of adults in the United States has a mental illness. These illnesses vary in severity and type, but they all benefit from treatment.
For children, the data are less clear. While over 15% of children in the United States receive treatment (medical or behavioral) for mental health disorders, parents and physicians report concerns about up to half of the children the physicians see. Since children’s development varies, this discrepancy is understandable.
About Saber Psychiatry:
- Board Certified
- Concierge care
- Conservative medication management
- Sleep disorders: studies/assessments and treatment
- Holistic, client-centered
- Call us at 615.678.7839 to make an appointment
You know not to ignore physical pain; you should also be comfortable attending to emotional pain.
Mini-Dictionary of Psychiatric Terms
We hear psychological or psychiatric terms used in everyday contexts without a lot of clarity as to what these terms mean. In movies and other streaming content, the terms are often misused. The last mini-dictionary we published included only four terms, so we’re going to publish a few terms every once in a while.
Auditory hallucinations are the most common type of hallucinations. Hallucinations differ from delusions in that hallucinations are false sensory perceptions while delusions are false beliefs. Neither one is merely an error. A cat’s cry may sound like a child making an odd noise, but any investigation always reveals that the perception was a mistake. Hearing a cat when there is none is a hallucination. People who have psychotic disorders or brain trauma may report hearing voices despite there being no one speaking to them.
Mania is a state of abnormally elevated excitement, activity, or energy level. People who are manic are not necessarily happy. While popular media show people experiencing mania as euphoric, irritability is more common. Manic phases tend to get worse over time, with people showing other problems such as delusions (false beliefs), impulsivity, and self-destructive behavior.
Remember: mental health illnesses are real illnesses. Our staff at Saber Psychiatry have the tools to help you. Call us at 615.678.7839.