Dr. Dirk Smit

Dr. Dirk Smit

Psychiatrist
Port Alberni, BC
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If you are looking for local services or  treatment  in the office or hospital from a Local Psychiatrist, contact a provider such as ( Dr. Dirk Smit ) to inquire if they are accepting patients or you need a referral.   Phone number to book an appointment 250-731-1311  ( Dr. Dirk Smit ) is in good standing with the  Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada. ( Dr. Dirk Smit )is  in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons ( Dr. Dirk Smit ) is in good stanfding with  the Canadian Medical Association 

If you are looking for local services or  treatment  in the office with your Local Psychiatrist or hospital from a Local Psychiatrist, contact a provider such as ( Dr. Dirk Smit ) to inquire if they are accepting patients or you need a referral.   Phone number to book an appointment 250-731-1311

The local psychiatrist can also work with your other healthcare providers and carers to ensure you’re getting the right physical and mental health support.

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( Dr. Dirk Smit, Local Psychiatrist Port Alberni, BC ), may talk about some of the conditions and some of the treatment options shown on the videos. Always talk with your health Local Psychiatrist about the information you learnt from the videos in regards to treatments and procedures the Local Psychiatrist  could  perform and if they would be appropriate for you. Remember good information is the corner stone to understanding your condition or disease.

Eating disorders are defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's health, such as anorexia nervosa, addiction,  bulimia nervosa, binge eating and rumination disorder.

 Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common and chronic disorder that leads to uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts and behaviours. People with OCD feel an overwhelming urge to repeat these obsessions and compulsions.   Pour plus d'informations et les services locaux des psychiatres locaux à Montréal et à Québec PQ, contactez votre psychiatre local

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A Psychiatrist is going to take a look at the bio-medical reason behind any mental distress and try to determine the best medication for the patient.

Explanation:

A psychiatrist is an MD, they are going to take more of a biomedical model in their treatment. Their focus is probably going to be on the physiology of your distress and their treatment is going to be primarily about prescribing or finding the right medication for you.

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A psychologist is going to spend more time talking to the patient about feelings, thoughts and other life factors that may be causing them distress.

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A psychologist, on the other hand, their focus is on talk therapy; helping you figure out what sort of thoughts and feelings are causing you distress, what kinds of behaviors are not working for you and help you find new ways of coping and going forward differently.

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A family physician does not deal with mental health issues.

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While a family physician may refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist, they can help support patients with mental health issues.

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There are mental health benefits to exercise.

Explanation:

Studies show that exercise may help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Exercise releases powerful chemicals such as endorphins and serotonin, which improve mood and feelings of well-being. It can lower cortisol (also called the “stress hormone”) levels and improve your sleep.

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There is no link between obesity and mental health issues.

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Studies have found that a disproportionate number of patients with mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are obese compared to the general population. This may be due to a negative self-image, the social stigma of being obese and physical inactivity.

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    Will only help if you if you are friends or related to his coworkers
    Submitted: May 31, 2023
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    Zero help for being struggling with thoughts of suicide in port Alberni. There is 1 psych for the entire town of 17,000 this is just ridiculous I feel like theirs is no help and I’m gonna end up killing myself after laying here in bed depressed for years. So sick of living like this and people telling me to contact a doctor when there’s no doctor to directly contact it’s just an exhausting game of telephone just to find out you can’t be helped. I hate the fuckin system. It further pushes me to think negatively
    Submitted: March 08, 2023
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    He wrongly diagnosed a family member, stating she was fit after 2 brief meetings with her, she continued her destructive behavior unheeded because of his quackery. No family were consulted by him with their concerns, which led to this woman being financially drained by outsiders. Everything I read on elder abuse this is a classic example, he did not do his job to stop this and was derelict in his duty.
    Submitted: February 22, 2023

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