The human psyche is a delicate construct that can crumble under the weight of various mental illnesses. A few examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviors.
Sometimes there may be external factors that result in a period of poor mental health, such as childhood abuse, trauma, substance abuse, etc. Other times, mental disorders result from changes in the brain chemistry triggered by abnormal hormonal fluctuations in the body.
Sure, mental health issues are often treatable by taking the right hormone/drug, but finding out whether a drop in hormones causes the disorders is another story. To investigate the latter, Dr. Rachel Jones established The Hormone Clinic – a clinic specializing in identifying and treating mental health symptoms caused by hormone imbalance.
Dr. Jones has worked as a consultant Psychiatrist for many years and has been studying the effects of hormones on the human body. She has gathered sufficient information and experience over the years to help people take better care of themselves. She believes that the first step is to identify whether the mental illness stems from a hormonal imbalance or some other factor. Many factors can cause a mental illness, including an abusive past, substance addiction, or the loss of a loved one.
Hormonal imbalance is usually caused due to a shift within the human body, such as perimenopause, menopause, or andropause. Dr. Jones helps her patients by suggesting that they keep track of their symptoms and whether they fluctuate throughout their monthly cycle. And this is not just for the aforementioned conditions; Dr. Jones applies the same method to people who suffer from anxiety, depression, or emotional outbursts. She encourages them to keep track of their moods, while also keeping a record of it by asking patients to rate their emotional level from one to ten on tape.
The Hormone Clinic provides tailored treatment plans for hormonal imbalances, from Premenstrual Syndrome to Hormonal Acne, and everything in-between. Once the patient has booked their appointment, they receive a consultation with a doctor to discuss their medical history, including physical and mental aspects. This is a crucial step, as it will help the doctor determine whether they need hormonal treatment or not. The next step would be to draw blood samples. This will allow the experts to run tests to determine the level of hormones in the body. After that, the doctor gives the appropriate prescription if needed, and the patient begins their treatment. To ensure the treatment is working and the patient is healing a follow-up visit is done to review any progress, and if there is any need to change the medication, it can be done.
Dr. Jones believes in treating any person that makes an appointment with the clinic deserves an ethical and fair consultation. Their combination of both medical and psychiatric expertise offers patients a supportive environment and a holistic solution that will hopefully help them identify if they are experiencing mental health issues due to a hormonal imbalance or not.
To book a consultation appointment with the Clinic, click here.
