Adult psychiatry involves assessing mental health symptoms, understanding their effects on daily life and identifying suitable treatment options. A psychiatric consultation may include clinical history, mental state examination, medication review and discussion of psychological therapies when appropriate.
Addiction care addresses harmful patterns of substance use and their physical, psychological and social consequences. Treatment may include motivational interventions, psychological support, medicines and medically supervised withdrawal when necessary. Long-term follow-up can help address relapse risk and associated mental health concerns.
Liaison psychiatry provides mental health assessment and management for patients receiving care for other medical conditions. It can help address psychiatric symptoms associated with physical illness, hospitalisation, treatment or psychological distress. Management is coordinated with the patient's wider healthcare team.
Psychological trauma may be associated with distressing memories, anxiety, sleep difficulties and changes in emotional wellbeing. Assessment helps identify symptoms, their severity and whether a trauma-related disorder is present. Treatment may involve evidence-based psychological therapy and additional psychiatric support when needed.
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing is a structured psychotherapy approach used particularly for post-traumatic stress disorder. It involves processing distressing memories through a defined therapeutic protocol. Patients should receive an assessment to determine whether EMDR is appropriate for their needs.
Women's mental health consultations may address emotional concerns related to different stages of life, relationships and associated psychological stressors. Assessment considers medical history, current symptoms and individual circumstances. Treatment options may involve psychological support, psychiatric care or coordinated specialist referral.