GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY

Management of:

- Sleep disorders (insomnia, hypersomnia, sleep apnea) b) - Substance use disorders (e.g. alcohol, drug, and prescription medication abuse, misuse, and addiction)
-  Mood disorders (depression; bipolar disorder or manic-depression)
 - Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder; panic disorder; OCD; PTSD)
- Impulsive behavioral disorders (e.g. uncontrolled anger/aggression; gambling disorder)
- Eating disorders
 - Maladaptive personality traits impairing function
 - Primary psychosis (e.g. schizophrenia) and secondary psychotic conditions (e.g. irrational, illogical thought related to chronic substance abuse)


SPORT PSYCHIATRY

1. Psychological Skills Training 

Mental techniques to improve:

  • Ability to execute athletic skills
  • Ability to control emotions
  • Ability to focus and "stay in the moment"
  • Coping with injury
  • Confidence
  • Motivation
  • Team cohesion


2. Mental Health Education for Athletes

Lectures and seminars providing mental health education related to athletics.  Topics include:

  • Psychological Skills Training
  • Mental Health Issues (coping with injury; managing team conflict; team-building; end of career transition)
  • Mental Health Conditions (depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders, concussion)
  • Overview of Banned Substances
  • Brain Health (sleep hygiene & nutrition for optimal brain and neuromuscular function)


3. Referral to Clinical Services

Referrals to psychologists, psychiatrists, other mental health professionals, and facilities providing counseling and medication therapy. 

IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL GAME
Pamela Smith, MD is a general adult & sport psychiatrist who provides:
email me
info@improveyourmentalgame.com