VitalCare Family Practice in Chesterfield Va offers family and primary care treatment for patients of all ages. Along with focusing on physical health and well being, VitalCare Family Practice offers supportive mental health services for our patients.
Mental health impacts every aspect of a person’s life. School, work, and family all benefit from positive mental health. Some of the issues that Vital Care Family Practice supports are:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Eating disorders
- Addictive behavior
- PTSD
Symptoms of mental illness are many and varied. Every person manifests different symptoms, and the symptoms can be varied depending upon each unique case. Symptom onset can be slow or abrupt. Some of the symptoms of mental illness can include:
- Feeling sad
- Lack of focus and trouble concentrating
- Changes in eating habits
- Changes in sleeping habits
- Excessive fears
- Social withdrawal
- Suicidal thoughts
- Excessive anger or hostility
- Violent outbursts
Our mental health providers include expert care from our primary care physician, Dr. Amar Shah, along with a Behavioral Health Manager III and a Behavioral Health Care Manager. This team works side by side to offer diagnosis, treatment, care and support for therapeutic mental health care.
If you are experiencing symptoms of mental illness, our providers at VitalCare Family Practice will perform a physical exam, including any necessary blood tests, to make sure your symptoms are not caused by a medical condition. Sometimes it can be difficult to make an accurate diagnosis as symptoms can be the same for different mental illnesses. A mental health professional can help ascertain an accurate diagnosis and then the appropriate treatment can be prescribed. Usually, a combination therapy of medication and counseling will garner the best outcome. A mental health professional can offer tools to help you manage stress and cope with life circumstances.
Mental Health Services: Contact Us Today
VitalCare Family Practice is here for you, for whatever support you need on your health journey. Call our office at (804) 256-8282 to schedule an appointment today for mental health services.
