The SHWC psychiatry team evaluates conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and more. They create personalized treatment plans and manage medications based on each person's needs. Case management services are also available for care coordination.

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In case of a life-threatening emergency, please call 911

Ready to Make a Psychiatry Appointment or Need Support Right Away?

Call our Case Manager or Psychiatric nurse to schedule an appointment. Visit our Resources webpage for mental health emergency and crisis support options.
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Establishing Psychiatric Care
Establishing Psychiatric Care
Referral
  • Students can self-refer (ask for an appointment on their own).
  • Students may also be referred by an SHWC medical provider, a psychologist from CTS, UNT TAMS, UNT Psychology Clinic, Dean of Students Care Team, or from an outside psychiatrist.

Evaluation

  • Being evaluated by a psychiatric provider does not guarantee ongoing services after the first appointment.
  • The evaluation helps your provider determine whether your needs fit the type of care we offer.
Billing & Insurance
  • Please visit our Billing & Insurance webpage for information about insurance coverage and cost of services.
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New Psychiatric Care
New Psychiatric Care
Steps to Begin Psychiatric Services
  1. Call the Case Manager or Psychiatric Nurse (above). If no one answers, please leave a message and we'll call you back as soon as possible.
  2. During the call, you'll complete a short intake questionnaire.
  3. You may be asked to fax complete treatment records for any past psychiatric care you've received.
  4. After that, the Psychiatric Nurse or Case Manager will call to schedule your first appointment or help you connect with outside services that better match your needs.

 

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Transferring Psychiatric Care
Transferring Psychiatric Care

If your mental health condition is stable, including ADHD, and you already get medication from a provider at home, we encourage you to keep seeing that provider.

Steps to Transfer Psychiatric Care

  1. Fax complete treatment records (Attn: Psychiatry Clinic).
  2. After your treatment records have been reviewed, the Psychiatric Nurse or Case Manager will call to schedule your first appointment or help you connect with outside services that better match your needs.
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Appointment Information
Appointment Information
Psychiatry Specific Items to Bring
  • We recommend that you bring any currently prescribed psychiatric medication to your first appointment.

Time Management

  • Initial appointments are about 45 minutes long so the provider can learn your background and make the best treatment recommendations.

Visit Frequency

  • Expect more follow-up appointments at the start of treatment as medication regimens may require frequent adjustments to optimize treatment.
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Psychiatric Services Provided
Psychiatric Services Provided
Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Diagnosing mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, as well as assess how well current treatment plans are working.
Medication Management
  • Prescribing medications, evaluating how well they're working, and adjusting them when needed.
Comprehensive Treatment Plans
  • Individualized plans designed to support a patient's mental health and help them reach their treatment goals.
Care Coordination
  • Providers work with other health professionals to make sure all parts of a patient's mental health care are connected and supported.
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Additional Support
Additional Support
Therapy
ADHD