Adult Psychiatry Blog

Insights on Psychiatric Care

Clear, practical answers on psychiatric care, treatment options, and the questions patients ask most — written by Mark Daniel Holsey, DO, a board-certified adult psychiatrist at Cobalt Psychiatry.

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What to Expect at Your First Psychiatry Appointment

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Booking your first psychiatry appointment can feel intimidating, especially when you are not sure what to expect. The good news is that a first visit is mostly a conversation. Knowing how to prepare and what will happen can take away a lot of the worry. Here is what to expect at your first psychiatry appointment,…

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What's the Difference Between a Psychologist vs a Psychiatrist?

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Psychologists and psychiatrists both play important roles in mental health care, but they are not the same — and the difference matters when you are deciding where to get help. Their training, the conditions they focus on, and whether they can prescribe medication all differ. Understanding the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist can…

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