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  • Damini Parulekar, MD 110 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Damini Parulekar, MD

    Hope Clinic
    319 Lincoln Way
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Gabrielle Barloon, MD 110 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Gabrielle Barloon, MD

    McFarland Clinic Pc
    125 S 3rd St Ste 200
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Gregory Barclay, MD 100 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Gregory Barclay, MD

    Mc Farland Clinic
    2515 Elwood Dr Ste 102
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Jack Dodd, MD 100 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Jack Dodd, MD

    Mc Farland Clinic
    3600 Lincoln Way
    Ames, IA 50014
  • Dirk Scholten, MD 100 PointsWellness Points are earned by providers who customize their profile, earn and reply to reviews or publish useful content. Learn More

    Dirk Scholten, MD

    Mc Farland Clinic
    3600 Lincoln Way
    Ames, IA 50014
  • John Edward

    John Edward

    Mary Greeley Medical Center - Psychiatry
    1111 Duff Avenue
    Ames, IA 50010
  • James Trahan, MD

    James Trahan, MD

    McFarland Clinic
    1215 Duff Avenue, P.O. Box 3014
    Ames, IA 50010
  • Dirk Scholten, MD

    Dirk Scholten, MD

    Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
    1215 Duff Avenue
    Ames, IA 50010

Psychiatrist Info

Psychiatrist Summary:
Psychiatry involves the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of mental illness. A psychiatrist diagnoses mental and emotional disorders using assessments and may order further psychiatric diagnostic laboratory tests if necessary. Mental and emotional disorders including difficulty coping, stress, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, substance-abuse disorders, sexual issues, schizophrenia, and addictions may be helped by different forms of psychiatry.

Common Treatments: Psychiatrists commonly treat children and adults suffering from attention deficit disorder (ADD), clinical depression, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, phobias, paranoia, psychosis, OCD, and panic attacks. Additional disorders treated by psychiatrists are: mania, schizophrenia, claustrophobia, paranoia, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, hallucinations, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder.


Psychiatrist FAQs:
What is a

Psychiatrist

?
A Psychiatrist is a licensed physician who specializes in the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

What is the Difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?


Psychologists are concerned with the different aspects of behavior and mental processes and cannot prescribe medications. A clinical psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health. A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who performs psychotherapy but can also prescribe medicine.

Why might I see a Psychiatrist?


You could see a Psychiatrist for abuse, addictions, anxiety, coping mechanism issues, depression, an eating disorder, emotional distress, personal growth, phobias, relationship issues, sexual problems, and trauma.

What are the requirements for becoming a licensed Psychiatrist?


A Psychiatrist must have a Masters or a Doctoral Degree from an accredited school. Other requirements toward becoming a Psychiatrist include residency training and board certifications that vary from state to state.


Psychiatrist Related Terms:
anxiety, behavioral disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicide, relationship difficulties, chronic mental illness, parenting issues, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, lobotomy, antidepressants