Today we talk with Dr. Ritu Bhatnagar about Psychiatric Services at UHS and answer basic questions on what to expect in a psychiatry appointment, how to get connected to services, and more!
At Psychiatric Services, we believe that medications can be a part of the answer. If you are looking only to the medications to solve your problems, you may overlook opportunities for the other 23.9 hours of your day. Here are some recommended links and resources Dr. Bhatnagar shared out:
Sleep hygiene
Free resources about sleep practices and guided meditations:
From MIT: https://mindhandheart.mit.edu/sites/default/files/2019-05/Cheat%20Sleep_word%20format_2019.pdf
From Dartmouth: https://students.dartmouth.edu/wellness-center/wellness-mindfulness/mindfulness-meditation/guided-recordings/progressive-muscle-relaxation
Center for Healthy Minds has a free meditation and wellness app which also includes tools for insomnia: https://hminnovations.org/meditation-app. You can learn more about the Center for Healthy Minds and the other programs they have here: https://centerhealthyminds.org
Breathing exercises:
https://www.projectxfactor.com/post/the-3-most-effective-breathing-exercises-to-combat-stress
Pick one and use it every morning and during the day for a week whenever you notice your thoughts taking over.
General information on Mental Health Services at UHS: https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/
To schedule an Access appointment, please call us at 608-265-5600, option #2 or webbook through the MyUHS portal: https://myuhs.uhs.wisc.edu/
Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com