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  • Kathleen Brady, MD 100 Points

    Kathleen Brady, MD

    2 Pleasant St
    Sharon, MA 02067
  • Russell Livingston, MD 150 Points

    Russell Livingston, MD

    Distance: 2.96 mi
    345 Neponset St
    Canton, MA 02021
  • Barbara Goldstein, MD 110 Points

    Barbara Goldstein, MD

    Barbara L. Goldstein, MD & Associates
    Distance: 2.96 mi
    275 Turnpike Street, Suite 105
    Canton, MA 02021
  • Michael Westfall, DO, MD

    Michael Westfall, DO, MD

    Distance: 2.96 mi
    635 Washington St
    Canton, MA 02021
  • Yousef Abou Allaban, MD 50 Points

    Yousef Abou Allaban, MD

    Distance: 3.84 mi
    420 Main St
    Walpole, MA 02081
  • Charles Leonard, MD 110 Points

    Charles Leonard, MD

    Leonard Psychotherapy Assoc
    Distance: 3.91 mi
    630 Park St
    Stoughton, MA 02072
  • Thomas Green 100 Points

    Thomas Green

    Dr. Thomas Green, MD
    Distance: 3.91 mi
    150 York Street
    Stoughton, MA 02072
  • Kirk Lum, MD 110 Points

    Kirk Lum, MD

    Distance: 5.01 mi
    89 Access Rd Ste 24
    Norwood, MA 02062

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