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  • Bassam Awwa, MD 110 Points

    Bassam Awwa, MD

    CT Behavioral Health Assoc
    Distance: 32.31 mi
    55 Wilcox Rd
    Stonington, CT 06378
  • Michael O'Brien, MD 110 Points

    Michael O'Brien, MD

    Distance: 32.31 mi
    13 Front St
    Stonington, CT 06378
  • Montgomery Brower, MD 100 Points

    Montgomery Brower, MD

    Distance: 33.64 mi
    20 Administration Rd, Bridgewater State Hosp
    Bridgewater, MA 02324
  • Syed Sattar, MD 100 Points

    Syed Sattar, MD

    Infectious Deseases
    Distance: 33.64 mi
    20 Administration Rd, Dept Of Psychiatry
    Bridgewater, MA 02324
  • Edward Killeen, MD 100 Points

    Edward Killeen, MD

    Distance: 33.64 mi
    20 Administration Rd, Bridgewater State Hospital
    Bridgewater, MA 02324
  • Arthur Tenenbaum, MD

    Arthur Tenenbaum, MD

    Distance: 33.64 mi
    20 Administration Rd
    Bridgewater, MA 02324

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