ChronicDepressionDysthymia near Rocky Mount, NC

Biography: Dr. Scott Griffies's interest in the relationship between the brain and body furthered his pursuit of a career in psychiatry. Dr. Griffies provides medication management, group mind-brain-body skills, and psychoeducation. He sees patients with psychological aspects of medical and surgical conditions in oncology, rheumatology, endocrine, neurology, physical medicine, and pain (non-opiate treatments). He directs programs for neuropsychodynamic and stress-related physical disorders. These programs include conditions like somatic symptom disorders, functional neurologic symptom disorders, and disorders such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel disorder, interstitial cystitis, chronic fatigue, or other chronic neuro-inflammatory conditions. Dr. Griffies was an associate professor at Duke University and Louisiana State University, teaching psychiatry courses.

Biography: Since beginning his career in the United States in 1994, Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha has become known for his compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, ensuring every patient feels heard and understood, regardless of their background. He adopts a biopsychosocial framework to address mental health, empowering patients to understand their conditions, harness their strengths, and make informed treatment decisions. Dr. Abu-Salha emphasizes patient autonomy and collaboration, frequently coordinating care with therapists, counselors, other medical specialists, and physicians to achieve holistic well-being. He has a history of working across different countries in diverse communities, including rural and urban settings. Residing in Raleigh, Dr. Abu-Salha enjoys spending quality time with his wife, their son, daughter-in-law, and other extended loved ones. He enjoys traveling and sightseeing, exploring museums, being in nature, reading, listening to classical music, fine dining, and learning about animals, the planet Earth, and the universe in which we exist.

Care Philosophy: Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, & related conditions through personalized Psychiatry & Therapy services available to all 50 states. Appointments are available in as little as 24 hours - including evening, night, & weekend availability. Recently named the "Best online psychiatry service of 2024" by Forbes, EverydayHealth, & Yahoo. Brightside Health specializes in depression & anxiety, as well as a wide range of related conditions, including: Bipolar Disorder, Panic Disorder & Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Postpartum Depression, Social Anxiety, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Insomnia, & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). *Please note Brightside can treat ADHD but does not offer diagnoses or controlled substances for the treatment of ADHD, such as Adderall. Brightside also cannot treat Schizophrenia, or any symptoms of psychosis