Should I see a neurologist for mental health?

Although neurologists don’t treat mental health conditions like depression, it’s important to talk to them about your mental health. If you’ve been diagnosed with a mental health condition, let your neurologist know. It could be causing symptoms that are similar to neurological conditions.

What mental illnesses are neurological?

The list of most notable neurological disorders would include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Treatment for these types of disorders falls under the purview of a neurologist.

Can a neurologist diagnose anxiety and depression?

Depression and anxiety share a close relationship with neurological disorders. That’s why you can depend on the neurologists at Complete Neurological Care to offer comprehensive care, including recognizing and treating psychological conditions like depression and anxiety.

Can a brain scan show anxiety?

Brain imaging can reveal unsuspected causes of your anxiety. Anxiety can be caused by many things, such as neurohormonal imbalances, post-traumatic stress syndrome, or head injuries. Brain scans can offer clues to potential root causes of your anxiety, which can help find the most effective treatment plan.

How can neuroscience help with mental illness?

The two—neuroscience and psychology—can work hand-in-hand in helping to address unwanted behaviors and processes and develop healthier and more desirable patterns. In other words, neuroscience can help with mental illness.

How are neurological diseases diagnosed and treated?

Researchers and physicians use a variety of diagnostic imaging techniques and chemical and metabolic tests to detect, manage, and treat neurological disease. Many tests can be performed in a physician’s office or at an outpatient testing facility, with little if any risk to the person.

What are the results of a neurological examination and history?

The results of the neurological examination and the patient’s history are used to determine a list of possibilities, known as the differential diagnosis, that help determine which additional diagnostic tests and procedures are needed.

Is neurology and psychiatry a branch of Medicine?

For many years, neurology and psychiatry were thought to be a unified branch of medicine.