Mental Health

Improved mental health can help you achieve tranquility, clarity, and emotional harmony. At Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic in Upper Marlboro, Maryland,  primary care, medical weight loss, and aesthetics specialist, Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Yetunde Sannoh, MD, provides comprehensive mental health care to help adults navigate life’s challenges. She works closely with counselors and other mental health specialists to treat common emotional hurdles, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Call Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic today to schedule a mental health consultation, or book your appointment online. 

Why is good mental health so important?

Good mental health is important because it directly affects your outlook, mood, and self-esteem. When you have good mental health, it’s easier to be resilient and handle the challenges life throws at you. Poor mental health, on the other hand, increases your risk of physical health problems and can negatively affect your relationships and life in general. 

At Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic, Dr. Sannoh uses holistic, integrative techniques that empower patients to feel their best and overcome emotional challenges.

What conditions does mental health treat?

At Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic, Dr. Sannoh uses mental health to treat various conditions, including:

• Bipolar disorder
• Depression
• Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Social anxiety disorder
• Schizophrenia

You might benefit from professional mental health treatment if you’ve been diagnosed with a substance use disorder, like marijuana use disorder or alcohol use disorder. Dr. Sannoh uses counseling and medication management to reduce cravings and help people break free from the chains of addiction. 

What does mental health treatment for conditions like substance use disorder involve?

At Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic, Dr. Sannoh develops personalized mental health treatment plans. These plans typically include:

Counseling (talk therapy)

Counseling, or talk therapy, presents an opportunity to discuss your worries, fears, and stressors with a qualified mental health professional. Your therapist acts as a sounding board and teaches you coping strategies to manage symptoms.

Prescription medication

Many mental health conditions are caused by chemical imbalances in the brain. These imbalances can be addressed through prescription medications, like antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, antipsychotics, and/or mood-stabilizing drugs. 

Dr. Sannoh monitors your medication usage throughout treatment and adjusts your dosage as needed. 

Healthy lifestyle changes

Improving your mental health takes time and effort. Talk therapy and medication can certainly help, but lasting progress requires you to live a healthier and more mindful lifestyle. Dr. Sannoh teaches you how to eat a healthy, balanced diet. She also provides recommendations for exercise, sleep hygiene, and stress management. 

Specialist referrals

Most mental health conditions respond well to the aforementioned treatments, but if you experience thoughts of self-harm, you might need more intensive care. Dr. Sannoh can refer you to a nearby facility for hospital or residential treatment.

Call Total Wellness Healthcare Clinic today to schedule a mental health consultation, or book your appointment online.