Anne Arundel Medical Center issued the following announcement on Feb. 23.
Dr. Raymond Hoffman, medical director of AAMC's Division of Mental Health and Substance Use, explains why your first call for mental health concerns can be to your primary care provider:
Most of us wouldn’t think twice about seeing our doctor for stomach pain, a sports injury or the flu. But many people don’t get help for mental health concerns. Sometimes it’s the fear of a label, cultural stigma or worry over not getting the right treatment. Whatever the hesitation, it’s important to see a doctor who will treat both your physical and mental healthcare needs.
According to Raymond Hoffman, MD, medical director of the Division of Mental Health and Substance Use, your first call for mental health concerns can be to your primary care provider. “A primary care doctor can prescribe medications for many common mental health issues,” says Dr. Hoffman. He or she may also act as the point person for additional care, such as referring you to a therapist.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Anne Arundel Medical Center
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