Adult Psychiatry

Nearly one-fourth of adults are diagnosed with a mental illness during their lifetime, yet fewer than half seek help. The adult psychiatry specialists at Anita Red, MD, make it easy to get the help you need by offering online telehealth services. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Red and her caring team provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management. They welcome all adults, including members of the multiracial and LGBTQ+ communities. Call the office or use online booking to request an in-person appointment at their Pasadena, California, office or to schedule a telehealth visit if you live anywhere in California or the state of New York.

What is adult psychiatry?

Adult psychiatry is just like it sounds: a medical specialty providing psychiatric care to adults. However, the Anita Red, MD, team takes it beyond this definition.

Three outstanding qualities set their team apart:

Whole-person care

The team looks beyond your immediate mental health needs, identifying areas of your physical, social, and spiritual health that aren’t supporting a thriving life. They may recommend lifestyle changes and other services to help you achieve optimal wellness.

Modern approach

When you contact the Anita Red, MD, team for an appointment, they ask a few questions to learn about your challenges and recommend the team member that best fits your needs.

Then, you can schedule a free consultation to meet that person and make sure you feel comfortable and want to continue your care with them.

Culturally sensitive care

The Anita Red, MD, team offers culturally sensitive care, welcoming people of color and those in the LGBTQ+ communities.

The team has a particular interest in supporting the multiracial community, a group that faces significant mental health challenges. Of everyone living with a mental health condition, 25% identify as multiracial.

What services does psychiatry include? 

The Anita Red, MD, team specializes in psychiatric evaluations and medication management. 

A few examples of the conditions they treat include:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Autism
• Bipolar disorder
• Psychotic disorders
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Treatment-resistant depression

They also treat psychiatric symptoms in chronic medical conditions.

How do I know when to seek psychiatric care?

Your primary care provider or a medical specialist may suggest psychiatric care. Many adults know they don’t feel healthy or their behaviors have been worrisome or different than usual. 

A few common signs that you may benefit from psychiatric care include:

• Feeling depressed, hopeless, or worthless
• Struggling to concentrate
• Having difficulty learning
• Experiencing frequent or overwhelming anxiety
• Avoiding friends or social activities
• Having extreme mood changes
• Having racing thoughts
• Feeling unusually energized
• Feeling angry or having emotional outbursts
• Being unable to sleep
• Sleeping too much
• Declining performance at school or work
• Hearing or seeing things that aren’t there (hallucinations)
• Overusing alcohol or drugs
• Feeling paranoid
• Thinking about suicide

If you’re concerned about your mental health or someone else has commented on changes in your emotions or behaviors, don’t wait to connect with the Anita Red, MD, team. Call the office today or use online booking to request a comprehensive evaluation.