Promoting the Mind-Body Connection
A Empowered and Holistic Approach to Wellness
At Clarity, we take a holistic approach to health that emphasizes strengthening both mental and physical well-being to achieve a vibrant, yet balanced quality of life for our patients. A combined focus allows for the early detection of mental health conditions that might be overlooked in settings where physical health is the sole focus. This can be quite effective in reducing stigma and normalizing mental health care as part of overall health maintenance. Our approach acknowledges the interplay between physical and mental health needs, leading to more comprehensive, efficient, and patient-centered experience for our clients.
Integrative Diagnostic Health
Internal medicine physicians, referred to as internists, specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of conditions that affect adults. These professionals are adept at handling complex medical issues and providing comprehensive care that addresses multiple health concerns simultaneously.
Common conditions and areas internists focus on include:
- Cardiovascular System: Internists manage diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders, and heart failure.
- Respiratory System: They treat conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory tract, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, and other infections.
- Endocrine System: Internists manage endocrine disorders, which involve the glands and hormones they produce. This includes diabetes, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, and issues affecting metabolism.
- Gastrointestinal System: Conditions affecting the digestive tract, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder, such as acid reflux (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), hepatitis, and pancreatitis, are within their scope of practice.
- Infectious Diseases: They are skilled in treating infections, including those caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, ranging from common infections like the flu and urinary tract infections to more complex diseases like HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
- Rheumatological Disorders: Conditions affecting the joints and connective tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, and osteoarthritis, are treated by internists.
- Preventive Medicine: They focus on health maintenance and disease prevention through routine check-ups, vaccinations, screening tests, and personalized health advice.
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological tests can evaluate ability, such as intelligence, aptitude skills, and achievement; deficits after stroke or head injury; and personality, such as traits, attitudes, rigidity, and values.
A psychological assessment typically includes an interview, observations, and the administration of various intellectual tests, personality tests, parenting tests, etc. The procedures used vary based on the referral need. Psychologists use instruments that are designed to identify strengths and weaknesses in multiple areas. Tests may be designed to identify a learning disorder, attention and impulsivity problems, mood difficulties, and personality style.
Often times, psychological assessment is used to understand a person's difficulties and promote healing. Each person has their own unique life shaping events, strains, strengths, and view. So often individuals feel unseen, misunderstood when reaching out; yet they can be overwhelmed on where to start in order to empower and improve their quality of life. This can be a daunting task, which is where professional psychological insight can be useful.
Psychological testing results may help to draft out that road map or fill in the puzzles pieces you are looking for. A psychological evaluation can serve as the very compass to guide our clients and other providers on their journey to wellness.
An assessment does not necessarily have to be in regards to a referred concern. We also use our services to assess Vocational aptitude. This provides insight into vocational planning such as job exploration and what is reasonable to consider for education planning and employee selection. This may be used to identify if an individual is a good fit for an organization, or how they will work within a team.
Forensic Psychological Services are also a unique to assist in criminal matters. Intelligence and personality testing may assist in understanding ability to waive Miranda Rights as it relates to understanding, comprehension, and personality variables related to voluntary waiver. Evaluations are often requested at sentencing hearings as well.