If you suffer from a mental health disorder like post-traumatic stress, anxiety, or depression, turn to the compassionate care you’ll receive from Oladele (Dele) Olusanya, MD at Charter Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Olusanya and his team can help provide the proper treatment for your specific needs. To find out which options are best for you, call the office or schedule an appointment online for a consultation.
Mental illness can affect the way your mind works and can have an impact on your emotions, mood, behaviors, and physical wellbeing. Mental illness makes it difficult or impossible for you to function normally in work, social, or personal activities. There are hundreds of forms of mental illnesses, and they vary widely in severity.
Some of the signs you may have a mental illness include:
Another serious sign of mental illness is having suicidal thoughts. If you’re in need to talk to someone, there are various hotlines for help. You can also call the Charter Medical Center, where the team can help find you the proper help you need.
The main types of the more than 200 mental health disorders are:
Depending on the type and severity, mental illnesses affect each person uniquely.
Your mental health problem may be linked to a biological problem or it could be due to:
It’s also possible that mental problems are the side effect of certain prescription medications. Dr. Olusanya takes a full inventory of your medications during your consultation.
With proper treatment, you can learn to live with your mental health problem or make a full recovery. Dr. Olusanya meets with you to understand your symptoms, discuss your medical and family history, and evaluate your overall health.
Depending on your diagnosis, he writes a custom treatment plan that may include:
If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental illness, schedule a consultation with Dr. Olusanya at Charter Medical Center, or request a visit online.