Seeing, hearing, or sensing things that others do not experience.
Strong beliefs that may not be consistent with reality, even when there is evidence to the contrary.
Difficulty organizing thoughts, staying on topic, or communicating clearly.
Unusual, unpredictable, or significantly altered behavior that may interfere with daily functioning.
Difficulty initiating activities, maintaining routines, or participating in work, school, or social life.
Pulling away from family, friends, relationships, or activities that were previously important.
Concentration, organization, communication, and completing responsibilities may become more difficult.
Changes in perception, trust, communication, or behavior may place strain on family and social relationships.
Everyday activities such as eating regularly, maintaining hygiene, attending appointments, or managing a schedule may become harder.
Some individuals may need additional support with decision-making, medication routines, finances, transportation, or other daily responsibilities.
Professional evaluation may be appropriate when changes in thinking, perception, behavior, or functioning become persistent or begin interfering with safety, relationships, work, school, or self-care.
Changes that may warrant professional attention can include:
A detailed assessment of symptoms, functioning, psychiatric history, medical factors, medications, and current concerns.
Careful review, prescribing, and monitoring of psychiatric medications when clinically appropriate.
Support focused on coping, emotional well-being, treatment engagement, stress management, and daily functioning.
Collaboration with therapists, primary care providers, hospitals, specialists, family members, or other supports when appropriate and authorized.
We begin with a thorough discussion of current symptoms, health history, medications, functioning, and treatment needs.
Your provider develops a treatment approach based on the person's clinical presentation, goals, support system, and individual needs.
Progress, symptoms, medication response, side effects, and overall functioning can be reviewed regularly so the care plan can be adjusted when clinically appropriate.
If symptoms involving changes in thinking, perception, behavior, or daily functioning are causing concern, StarMaris Advanced Psychiatry Care LLC can provide a thoughtful psychiatric evaluation and individualized ongoing support.