Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I need guidance with my mental health. who to start with seeing first?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Professional: A psychiatrist or psychologist can help evaluate your situation and help determine your path. If medications are to be involved or there are medical issues to address, then a psychiatrist would be best suited to address these issues.
Answered 7/5/2012
5.9k views
Psychiatrist: Probably best 2 start with the pro trained 2 look at all aspects of a mental health problem & it's treatment.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hi there dr my brother who is 53 lives with my 88 year old aunty the problem is he has been taken to the mental health ward he is seeing things?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Who should I go to see if i want to figure out what's wrong with my mental health and depression?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Why is the mental health industry so freely perscribing drugs, seems that there should be mandatory physical check and then talk theropy first?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Would it be best to see a psychologist or a GP for mental health assistance.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
When to see a mental health professional? Before being fully depressed?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I'm going to see a mental health professional for the first time. What can I expect?
I need guidance with my mental health but live in small town and don't know wher to go?
I was seeing a dr. In nc monthly for mental health. I've recently moved to dc area and medication is low. All the appointments around here r months ou?
How do doctors diagnose mental health disorders if you can't see them like you can see an injury?
Should i see a doctor if i feel like my mental health is bad?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
