Adult Psychiatry

More than 21% of adults receive treatment for a mental health condition. At Forcey Behavioral Health Services in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Sherifat Forcey, PMHNP-BC, offers comprehensive adult psychiatry care for people aged 18 and older. Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment at Forcey Behavioral Health Services by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

What is adult psychiatry?

Adult psychiatry is a branch of medicine that evaluates, diagnoses, and treats mental health concerns common among adults, such as anxiety and depression. When left untreated, such conditions can become debilitating and diminish the quality of life. Treatment with Sherifat at Forcey Behavioral Health Services helps restore mental health using proven techniques, such as medication management and psychotherapy.

Which conditions does adult psychiatry address?

Adult psychiatry services available at Forcey Behavioral Health Services can diagnose and treat the following conditions and more:

• Mood disorders
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Substance use disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Psychotic disorders
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety
• Bipolar disorder
• Depression

Treating mental health challenges can improve work or school performance, emotional health, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.

Which adult psychiatry services are right for me?

During an in-person or telehealth visit with Sherifat, she completes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation by asking questions about your symptoms, lifestyle, moods, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. 

She also reviews your medical history and medications to determine if any current mental health medications are effectively treating your condition. She then develops a personalized treatment plan. 

Which adult psychiatric treatments are available?

Forcey Behavioral Health Services offers psychotherapy (talk therapy), medication management, and healthy lifestyle education to treat mental health conditions.

You might meet with Sherifat in person or virtually once weekly, or as needed, to learn ways to better cope with troublesome thoughts or behavior patterns. She provides cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other forms of therapy to help you flourish.

Forcey Behavioral Health Services also offers medication management to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other concerns or help you focus better at work or school. Sherifat may renew your current prescription or suggest new or different medications to maximize mental health outcomes. She can refer you to support groups whenever necessary. 

It’s also vital to get plenty of sleep, minimize stress, exercise regularly, eat nutritious foods, and avoid drugs and excessive alcohol. Follow up with Forcey Behavioral Health Services as directed by Sherifat and call the office at any time with questions.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth adult psychiatry appointment at Forcey Behavioral Health Services by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.