What does a psychiatrist need to know about my life?

What does a psychiatrist need to know about my life?

Christopher Reist (Academic Psychiatrist, Co-Author of “Psychiatry”) gives expert video advice on: How do I know if I should go to see a psychiatrist?; How does a psychiatrist diagnose a patient?; Is a psychiatrist allowed to tell others about me? and more...

It's really very important to share with your psychiatrist things that you think are important in your personal life. I realize that some of those things might be uncomfortable, but you need to understand that the psychiatrist's goal is to understand you as best as he or she can. The more information that you can provide, the better. It's important to talk to your psychiatrist about substance abuse, your relationships, your sexual interests and other issues that are important.