Psychiater
There are several psychiatrists on the VIP team. A psychiatrist is a doctor who knows a lot about mental health problems and medication. They help determine your diagnosis, your treatment and what you need to recover. The psychiatrist is responsible for managing your medication. They will talk to you about whether medication could help, which medicines would be suitable and how to take them safely. The psychiatrist looks at the medicines’ effectiveness and possible side effects.
They also monitor your physical health. Sometimes blood tests, a physical check-up or a consultation with your GP may be necessary. The psychiatrist will determine this together with you, your treatment team and other relevant healthcare providers. Are there concerns about your safety, for example during a crisis or because you are having suicidal thoughts? In that case the psychiatrist will help work out what is needed to support and protect you as well as possible.