The best thing you can do is prepare for the first appointment. There will be information that the psychiatrist will need to know.   The new psychiatrist will need to know your medical history to better understand your whole health situation.   Be ready to answer questions about why you are there to see them. It always works better when you can tell them, in your own words, what your concerns are.   Expect to work on creating a plan for your treatment. Your treatment is something that is done together.   The first psychiatrist that you meet may not be the right person for you. The psychiatrist you are meeting wants the best treatment for you, and if that means that you want to see someone else, that is okay.   Remember, that this will very likely be an emotional time and experience.