Psychosis Psychiatrists in 96825
Colleen Sanders Alford
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, APRN-Rx, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96825
Aloha! I am a holistic and integrative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to assessment, diagnosis, care, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. I provide medication management and supportive therapy throughout all of life’s stages. I take time to build the therapeutic relationship, becoming familiar with your story and challenges in order to better understand and support you. My focus is on helping patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, and postpartum depression.
Aloha! I am a holistic and integrative psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition to assessment, diagnosis, care, and treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. I provide medication management and supportive therapy throughout all of life’s stages. I take time to build the therapeutic relationship, becoming familiar with your story and challenges in order to better understand and support you. My focus is on helping patients who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, and postpartum depression.
Sheila Do Carmo Wendler
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Honolulu, HI 96825
I am a board certified psychiatrist and beyond the MD degree I have had four years of full-time training in the total spectrum of treatments for mental health problems. If you have had mental health care before - or even if you haven't - you may have wondered if medications may be right for your condition, if they may be helpful in addition to counseling or psychotherapy. I specialize in offering people both, and for many people this is a more comfortable and convenient option than having a separate primary care physician and psychotherapist providing care.
I am a board certified psychiatrist and beyond the MD degree I have had four years of full-time training in the total spectrum of treatments for mental health problems. If you have had mental health care before - or even if you haven't - you may have wondered if medications may be right for your condition, if they may be helpful in addition to counseling or psychotherapy. I specialize in offering people both, and for many people this is a more comfortable and convenient option than having a separate primary care physician and psychotherapist providing care.
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Psychosis Psychiatrists
What’s the most effective treatment for psychosis?
The most effective treatment for psychosis is coordinated specialty care. In this model, a team of professionals works with a patient to address all aspects of the underlying disorder. This approach incorporates individual or group therapy, employment and education support, family support and education, medication management (which often involves low doses of antipsychotics), and case management to facilitate problem-solving as needed.
When should people seek treatment for psychosis?
People should seek immediate treatment at the earliest indication of psychosis. Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or blocked speech, and agitated body movements. Early signs that a person may be developing a disorder that will lead to psychosis include suspiciousness of others, memory problems and distractibility, an inability to think clearly, rapid or nonsensical speech, withdrawal from friends or family, aggression toward others, and sensitivity to bright lights or noises.
What if psychosis is left untreated?
Without treatment, psychosis can have significant repercussions, including injuries, job loss, homelessness, financial or legal trouble, ruptured relationships, and suffering for the person and their family. While early treatment for psychosis often yields the best results, there is no point past which it becomes useless to seek treatment. At any point, treatment can make a difference.
How do I get someone else to seek treatment for psychosis?
It’s extremely difficult to watch a loved one suffer from hallucinations, delusions, and other elements of psychosis—sometimes exacerbated by their fears of treatment. Have a conversation with them in a quiet space and maintain a calm, supportive tone. Share your concerns about behaviors you’ve observed, suggest treatment, and explain the potential benefits. Listen carefully to their responses. The person may not be ready after one conversation, but with time, they may come around.