Primary Mental Care

Primary mental care video consultation in three steps:

Select the date and time for your video consultation

Have your videconsultation from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Diagnosis and treatment provided by a doctor specialized in mental health. Referral to psychiatry or counseling specialist if required.

A Saúde Mental

Mental Health corresponds to a state of well-being in which the individual is aware of his abilities, is able to cope with the usual day-to-day stress, work productively and is able to contribute to the community (World Health Organization). ).

When there are changes associated with significant distress or impairment in social, professional or other important functioning, assessment and intervention by Psychiatry is usually required.

Mental illness is common: at least one in five Americans suffers from a psychiatric disorder (National Epidemiological Study of Mental Health).

Non-treatment is associated with a worse prognosis: more severe conditions, with a worse response to treatment and more negative consequences on the individual’s functioning in the medium to long term.

A quem se destina?

Initial diagnosis and referral for more complicated or severe mental health problems

Anxiety

Stress

Alcohol problems

Sleep problems (difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much) and insomnia

Initial diagnosis and referral for more complicated or severe mental health problems

Referral to specialist psychology, psychiatry and counselling services as needed.

Doctor

Alexandra Hensley

Primary Care MD

Languages

English, Spanish