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  • Timothy Derstine, MD 110 Points
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    Timothy Derstine, MD

    SunPointe Health
    320 Rolling Ridge Dr, Ste 100
    State College, PA 16801
  • Abdollah Nabavi, MD 150 Points

    Abdollah Nabavi, MD

    Private
    315 S Allen St Ste 223
    State College, PA 16801
  • Laurie Kile, MD 140 Points

    Laurie Kile, MD

    248 E Calder Way Ste 303
    State College, PA 16801
  • A De Carle, MD 100 Points

    A De Carle, MD

    320 Rolling Ridge Dr
    STate College, PA 16801
  • Craig Feaster, MD 100 Points

    Craig Feaster, MD

    110 Radnor Rd
    State College, PA 16801
  • Olin Fox, MD 100 Points

    Olin Fox, MD

    Meadows Psychiatric Ctr
    110 Radnor Rd Ste 101
    State College, PA 16801

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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