Nearby Cities

Waterville (15.34 mi)
Mount Vernon (22.51 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

04976 (1) (0.41 mi)
04901 (2) (15.34 mi)
04352 (1) (22.51 mi)
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  • Arlene Almazan, MD 100 Points

    Arlene Almazan, MD

    Baylor College Of Medicine
    20 High St, Kennebec Valley Mental Hea
    Skowhegan, ME 04976
  • Robert Croswell, MD 160 Points

    Robert Croswell, MD

    Mid Maine Med Ctr
    Distance: 15.33 mi
    325 Kennedy Memorial Dr # C
    Waterville, ME 04901
  • Paul Minot, MD 110 Points

    Paul Minot, MD

    Distance: 15.33 mi
    30 Chase Ave, Maine General Med Ctr
    Waterville, ME 04901
  • Fred Bloom, MD 10 Points

    Fred Bloom, MD

    Distance: 22.49 mi
    Bean Rd
    Mount Vernon, ME 04352

Nearby Cities

Waterville (15.34 mi)
Mount Vernon (22.51 mi)

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