I'm afraid they will ask me what's the problem and I myself don't even know what to say.

The irony that this video was uploaded as I'm sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment..

perfect timing. first appointment tomorrow.

my first appointment with a psychiatrist was dry. he was so boring but I made it my mission to make him laugh and by the end he was the funniest person ever :) mission accomplished

I thought I was not ready to get help, was strong enough, didn't need it...but then I got forced to see a psychiatrist and to be honest it was such a huge relief to have some support, someone who takes you seriously! I have not made much progress but just talking about it lifts so much weight of my shoulders! Please seek out for help, I know this first step seems impossible but it is worth a try!

I like the doctors who approach their patients holistically.

Yes!!!!!! I love the fact that a Family Therapist took the time go do a video interviewing a psychiatrist to compare notes about the similarities and differences between the two professions. Great job!

Oh God, where I live the psychiatrist only spends like 10 minutes interviewing you. When I was 16 I had some mild OCD and depressive symptoms, and after such 10-minute interview the psychiatrist diagnosed me with bipolar disorder. Thankfully, my mom eventually took me to another doctor and she said I was fine, she only recommended that I see a therapist. But many people don't get that kind of second opinion. I remember taking my bipolar medication and barely being able to hold on to my chair because my sense of balance was so impaired.

The single most brillant aspect of your true help is your emotional honesty and upbeat nature

I don't understand how some psychiatrists prescribe medication from the first session. My psychiatrist had me do blood tests and depending on that she prescribed the right medication and injections

OK creepy I saw the 'what to expect at your first therapy appointment' the day before my first therapy appointment and I'm seeing this 1 day before my first psychiatrist appointment

3:28 That moment when he said he doesn't care if somebody is on meds is interesting to me ;)

My 1st appointment is tomorrow, thanks for uploading this! It made me feel a lot better.

I could listen to his voice for hours.

This really helped me understand better. My therapist recommended I see a psychiatrist for medication and I freaked out. I don’t want to talk about all my problems to someone else. Plus just afraid of medication and depending on it. And it can get expensive too. But I am thinking about it and this helped put my mind at ease a little Thank you for this video.

I’m in Jacksonville Disabled and have panic attacks !!! I’ve videotaped my panic attacks and shared them with my Therapist ! Which lead to seeing a Psychiatrist and other Doctors’s ! My shortness of breath and my Jawline swelling to the size of a egg , sweat pouring down my face !!! Numbing ! Just glad I could talk to someone does help but grateful for being able to get a Doctor ! Today ... I’ll let you know how it goes !

Hi Kati, just dropping by because I want to tell you I just started treatment and I really feel like I found my own Kati. Thank you for inspiring me to reach out for help.

My first appointment was 4 hrs! But have the help I need now! It was hard to admit that I have major depression and generalized anxiety!

My first time going to a psychiatrist was me explaining everything wrong about my life for less than 5 minutes then he asked me, ok so why are you here, what symptoms do you have do you have anxiety? depression? i said yeah probably both, he gave me 2 meds for both and sent me out

I think I want to work in this field...and this is so exciting

Thank You, Kati. I really appreciate your videos and recommend them to my clients. I am a LCSW working in primary care behavioral health in San Jose. From my experience, folks with anxiety and depression benefit greatly from the sorts of self-care practices you discuss.

I'm so glad that you're helping ease people's minds about going to see a psychiatrist! I feel like so many people are scared about it when they shouldn't be. I've been seeing mine for over 10 years and she's a great resource! I really hope more people will want to see one after seeing this! Thank you for all that you do! 😊 XOXO

How should I prep for the appointment? Should I like write down my symptoms / where and when they generally occur

I’m terrified. Thank you for this!!

his voice is so relaxing tbh

first appointment is tomorrow and I'm so glad you have these videos. it's just what I needed bc I'm feeling really anxious about it

I wish you would make a video about hospitalization, what expect and voluntarily vs involuntary admission.

My first appointment next month , that month is my birthday, I’m nervous, social anxiety raising up help me

If you're going to ask a question, letting the other person talk really helps.

I am so glad you put this video up! I start going to a psychiatrist next Wednesday and I've been scared out of my mind because I didn't know what was going to happen! this makes me much less nervous than I was before! 😄

The first 3 minutes of this video was more helpful then the Psychiatrist appointment I had today. Thank you for this..

im so thankful you post these videos. I've seen a few over the years and they always make me feel a bit more at ease

My first time seeing a psychiatrist said to me once you leave the toxic environment you’re in then you will start to get better and your healing process will be more effective. He was right 🙏♥️

Hey Kati, I have a question. How much responsibility falls on the person who needs to see a therapist. Can one blame their own mental health issue as a reason for delaying therapy? What is some advice you would give, to help someone realize that it's important they seek a therapist? Thanks in advance, I've started watching your videos about 2 months ago, and I've been learning a lot because of them.

I truly dislike talking with medical professionals about my issues. I recently gave in to find someone to help me, however, she spent 15 minutes asking not helpful questions then perscribed me medicine which evidentally I was allergic to. It making me have a hard time trying again and I am overwhelmed with the decitions I need to make.

I felt so bad for her during the pandemic. She had to listen to people loose their loved ones. Sometimes I felt like I was there for her as well.

I'm in a psych NP program; and yes, I've learned that the first session should be 1 hr or so. But when I went to see a psychiatrist due to my insomnia, he only spent 10min with me and prescribed meds. I'm never going back to him.

Katie is an OG! She has been in the thick of it for a long. time❤❤ this guy is chill so chill haha

Ur so wonderful. Ive been watching you for years you have helped me a ton through my 8 yr heling journey.

I love this guy So refreshing to hear a psychiatrist not push medication

The day is coming where psychiatrists will have to pay for everything that they've done to people, and on that day there will be No Mercy...

nervous asf for my appointment at the end of the month, watching this because i have no clue what is going to happen :/

Hi, I'm here bcs I finally got the courage to seek professional help. Wish me luck :)

I got referred to a psychiatrist in the UK about 15 years ago, he wore those round glasses and a black suit, he really looked like one from in movies, was intimidating, he never spoke a word to me, it was his assistant that spoke to me, he was speaking to me thru him, I thought he was very rude in his approach, he didn't even look at me, just gazing at whatever was on his clipboard, his assistant just ticked a few boxes then the psychiatrist just prescribed me some random drugs. Needless to say that I didn't take the drugs, I was just treated as if I'm just a number. I wasn't in there long, maybe 15 minutes. Never had any follow-up with him as it would of been a totally waste of time. He looked very stuck up and think that he thinks he's better than everyone else and that he probably believed we're not worthy of his attention. After this I just see them as legal drug pushers, I prefer psychologists as they don't prescribe drugs. Mostly exercise and a healthy diet is much more beneficial as long as red meats is included.

I'm going to a psychiatrist so I looked this topic up. I've watched several of your videos and you are very helpful. I will be seeing a psychologist and a psychiatrist. Yay.

I'm leaving school for psychiatrist for tomorrow at 11:30 in the morning before noon.

Hi Kati, I understand if you don't have time to answer this but I have a question. I think I have depression because I feel really low and down like 100% of the time and I feel worthless and like no-one cares about me. I decided finally to talk to my sister about it and she is telling me that it is just hormones because I'm 15 years old and apparently I'm fine. I was wondering if you can tell what the difference between depression and hormones are? Thanks Alex xx

Thank you for this interview Kati , I like the Dr. Barry's sober-minded approach :-)

Kati though I do agree that getting out in the sun is generaly no bad thing you may have slipped in to telling what you should do. I often say "I think you should do" "This would be great for you" but pull back and say I'm getting over enthusiastic. "I can see skills but you need to see it and want it too. All activity has to have some meaningful purpose to the individual

Thank you very much. I have my first appointment today and this video really made me less nervous about my visit. Appreciate you.

My first visit was about 20 mins, quick history, checked blood pressure, prescribed some meds (that I was already taking for other reason). And that was the longest visit with him, I went to him 4 times before i said.. no thank you. Cost me 100 dollars per visit and it was useless. Took me many years before I went back to see someone again as I was so disillusioned. So if anyone gets a doc like I did, run!!! And get a new one, most are not like that!

Hello Katie, I have a question... How can a person be honest about their true feelings to their psychiatrist without risking being committed to a psychiatric crisis center? Example: Say I was to mention I thought of committing suicide, but haven't acted on it and told my psychiatrist this. Is that grounds for the psychiatrist to have me 302, 5150 or whatever...?

hi i'm an ARMY and I'm now suffering from emotional stress. BTS has been a big help, but I've been wanting to see a phsyciatrist.I'm really concerned they'll ask me of what's the problem straight point, and I don't know how to explain it.

found this 15 minutes before my appointment. what a great idea to search this uo now me.

Thank you Ms Kati for help with your Mr Psychiatrist enlightenment

This doctor's approach to med's is refreshing. I have to take med's but I resent them. I think that if it can be avoided then med's shouldn't be prescribed.

I've been considering whether or not I should see one for my bpd but was nervous about it so this video is very helpful! Thanks Kati!

What's the difference between a phsiciatrist and a therapist?

Can you explain the difference between a therapist, psyciatrist, ect?

thank u for doing this!!! it was really insightful!

Hi Kati! I was wondering if you could do a video about sexual assault ,sexual harassment and sexual bullying in the school setting. I feel your videos have addressed some of those but you really only talk about people who are older . Also I think all your vids are amazing and I subscribe to you on my main account. :)

I feel like there is a lot of pressure to take medication. I've been watching Dr. Kelly Brogan who is a holistic psychiatrist. I absolutely love her view on conventional medicine. I feel like I'm being pushed to take meds because like Kati said it can be hard to motivate yourself. I feel kind of lost because I feel like I'm the only one who thinks the way that I think, and the entire world is stuck on the idea of antidepressants.

loved this vid wish it was out when i was first seeing a phychitrist . loved this very informative .

My sessions with a psychiatrist did not even last 3 minutes. Just long enough for him to write out my refills and me to say I am better or worse. I felt like he was a pill pusher only.

I have my appointment in 5 days. I’m happy to finally find out what’s wrong!

Love you and your videos Kati ☺️💖 Also Barry seems so super nice and funny!

Thanks for the video! Would really appreciate it if you can bump up the volume next time?

I personally can’t stand a psychiatrist who is too empathetic and warm and fuzzy. I’ve got Bipolar and I like that my psychiatrist is to the point. I take lithium and seroquel and to the people saying seroquel will ruin your life, it has saved mine. I have suicidal lows that require medication. No amount of exercise, sun, high quality sleep and nutrition fix my lows. I need meds.

Makes me feel less worried. okay. much better.

Great timing I had an appointment with a psych nurse earlier today he said did I want to see a councillor and I said no but yes to seeing a person such as Barry gotta arrange the appointment with them

wow. so I just randomly went to your channel on my Laptop to watch old Videos and then this! Haven´t watched it yet but I just know it´s awesome! you´re really helping me with your Videos!Thank you:)

Fucking A. I fucking just love the shit out of your professional fucking use of the english language. Just fucking wants me to get off my fucking ass and fucking go see you and the fucking doctor. True fucking professionalism right fucking there boys and girls.

I finally got the courage to ask my mom for help cuz I have been struggling and she said yes and she is looking in to it and I'm so scared and idk what to expect or anything

My first psych appointment was 15min because it was in my therapist's office and he already had all my background information etc. in my file.

This man...Seems like a very Responsible Dr.

Oh yeah. Thanks for this video. It's time to change doctors!

love this video kati!!

My first appointment is tomorrow I'm nervous

This was awesome thanks guys

Something tell me I will love this channel

I've been putting it off for a long time because I heard they'll make you do a physical exam. I know it's bad and I should be getting physicals anyway, but I have a very strong aversion to being touched.

Be careful with medication. It can hurt you

I have been going to therapy for about 3 months now and my therapist has been saying I should rlly see a psychiatrist because my anxiety is really bad and it holds me back from doing normal things without feelings like I’m gonna throw up or cry. I don’t have any trauma in life so my therapist thinks this is a chemical imbalance or hereditary. I hope the psychiatrist could help 🤞🏽

Yes , Doctor , Thank you 😊 for caring and signing the Paperwork !! Insurence companies don’t care ! I’ve heard that Medicaid does NOT pay and I’m very sorry for that !!! They tell me mine is the worst at low balling the Doctors!!! “Sunshine Health Insurence “ hear this for the last few years ! My Primary Dr. was fired by them , i feel I should Not know these things but i lost my Psychiatrist in 2017 do to that reason and i go finally today

This video is exactly what I'm looking for, I was recently referred to a Mental Health Clinic for reasons I don't know in my country, and I'm currently terrified as to what to expect on the first day. I need to contact someone privately as my story is rather a personal one. Thanks for responding, and God bless.

My personal experience is that my psychiatrist and therapist kinda work together so when my therapist recommend meds she sent the basics of my history over so my first apartment was maybe 45 min and normally after that they've been 20-30min just to make sure everything is going well

Is it common to receive a mental health diagnosis on the first appointment?

I watched a movie ... "Dear Zindagi" before consulting my therapist... i'd suggest everyone to watch the movie... i wasn't sure weather i need therapy or not.. the movie helped me understand ... there's nothing to be ashamed of,.. if u need help, there's nothing wrong asking for it...

I'm here because I'm about to book a first visit and it costs 50 dollars (It's very expensive in my country, and it's the average rate). I'm scared that I will happen to be under a bad psychiatrists, knowing most psych students in my uni when I was in college were the most narcissistic people I've met. Then I read the comments section (It's a bad habit, I know) and learned people's experiences with psychiatrists and meds. That got me even more scared. I hope I end up with a good psychiatrist just like the one in the video, but he seems to be in expert level and is probably on the higher rate. I can only afford average rate psychiatrists.

Ah! Literally had my first appointment last Monday.

Thanks I have my first Psychiatrist appointment tomorrow regarding my non epileptic seizures. I'm so nervous.

This reassured me more than anything to enter therapy.

Does anyone know why therapists and psychiatrists often don't work together with their patients? I asked my social worker if I could work with a therapist and psychiatrist that work together, communicate regularly, etc... and he said "Good luck, those therapists and psychiatrists are like unicorns... Hard to find". This makes no sense to me, I feel there should be a law that psychiatrists be in communication with their patient's therapist in order to prescribe them psych meds

How are you Dr. Lieberman? I have 2 questions. 1) If someone shouting outside, does he needs medicine to calm down? 2) If someone stalking & bugging me for almost 3 decades, does he needs to talk to a psychiatrist & take medicine?

My psyciatrist is intimidating, is frank and straightforward, a bit judgmental, doesn't have good listening skills and empathy, no care, no compassiom, no kindness, no patience....and every session goes like it is just her doing all the talk and speaking, seems like she's bragging her professionalism and intelligence, acting that she's someone to be trusted but her voice and aura or charisma isn't inviting, tells a lot of recommendations, keeps stating her opinions about myself and my situation and decisions in life, frankly tells me my faults bd mistakes which for me aggreviates my situation deep down, very opinionated, non-inviting, not really friendly for me, and worse than other psychologists, doctors, and dentists I met.....She's the worst person I have ever met, and I am still having sessions with her even though deep down I don't want to see her ever again. I just follow my mom when it is time to to go to her every after a month..

I love your channel. So helpful & interesting videos. Thank you. :)

So after 6 years of trying to convince myself to be seen I finally made an appointment... I was diagnosed with adhd 12 years ago I thought my symptoms were because of adhd but unfortunately what I didn't know is the similarities in symptoms it carries with other disorders. It was the other symptoms that were in question like 1-2 month long depressive states where nothing mattered including myself where I required a minimal of 8 hours of sleep followed by 1-2 months of manic? states where I would get all this stuff done and require a minimal of 5 hours of sleep and a lot of the times felt like I had all this energy but didn't actually know what to do... my ex-boss once described his frustrations as I were a roller coaster out performing my duties to bairly functional the next day/week/month. some of your older videos suggests bipolar in addition to a little extra research I've done. either way I liked the way you described the differences and so I subbed... I think the thing that drags on me most of all is the manic state because everytime I'd be reaching the end of depression I'd have like a miniature anxiety attack one night convinced I'd seek help but the following day I'd feel perfectly fine not craving help anymore or so unmotivated I couldn't get out and do it... I'm actually kind of excited, not necessarily because I may have an additional/underlying disorder, but more so that I can finally have an answer where i can get help and have an explanation as to why I act so strange instead being accused of making up excuses. I almost hope they find something because there have been times where I've been at a store and totally blanked on what to do next such as take my receipt instead of the one I just signed. it's embarrassing...

my first appointment is tomorrow gracias gracias gente gracias

When you're first admitted to a psych ward aren't you, by law, supposed to be given up to 2 weeks to be given a thorough diagnosis?

watching this cause going to a first psychiatrist session in 2 weeks, hope it goes well