I'm sorry you have not received the care and attention you deserve, spikes. I agree that your psychiatrist is putting you in a vulnerable position because of his casual regard.

I have been going to my psychiatrist for 13 years. His care has definitely kept me out of the hospital for the last 10 years. In the years prior, I actually can't blame him that much for my hospitalizations. Many were straight from IOPs, or were likely related to bad therapy (from different people) or ineffective medications that came along with me from IOPs. Not that my psychiatrist always makes perfect decisions, but he is always very attentive.

I hope you can find the most detailed list possible of psychiatrists accepting your insurance. I'd get that list from your insurance website. And even then it isn't always necessarily up-to-date. Don't hesitate to contact others. Consider doing online research. Of course sometimes even the best doctors get a bad review or two, but if most are good, it's a good sign. Be picky. You deserve the best possible care!