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  • Frank Moscarillo, MD 230 Points

    Frank Moscarillo, MD

    Distance: 1.32 mi
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1220
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Sandra Rubin, MD 200 Points

    Sandra Rubin, MD

    Distance: 1.32 mi
    5480 Wisconsin Ave
    Suite 229
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Robert Hedaya, MD, DFAPA 200 Points

    Robert Hedaya, MD, DFAPA

    The National Center for Whole Psychiatry
    Distance: 1.32 mi
    4701 Willard Ave
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Michael Diamond, MD 190 Points

    Michael Diamond, MD

    Diamond, Michael S
    Distance: 1.32 mi
    4701 Willard Ave Ste 233
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Bruce Smoller, MD 130 Points

    Bruce Smoller, MD

    Distance: 1.32 mi
    5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 806
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Ann Alaoglu, MD 120 Points

    Ann Alaoglu, MD

    Distance: 1.32 mi
    4701 Willard Ave Ste 217
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Patricia Carrington, MD 120 Points

    Patricia Carrington, MD

    Distance: 1.32 mi
    5480 Wisconsin Ave Ste 228
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Jeremy Waletzky, MD 120 Points

    Jeremy Waletzky, MD

    Distance: 1.32 mi
    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 920
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Thomas Applin, MD 110 Points

    Thomas Applin, MD

    Distance: 1.32 mi
    4701 Willard Ave Ste 623
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  • Stephen Hersh, MD 110 Points

    Stephen Hersh, MD

    Medical Illness Counseling Ctr
    Distance: 1.32 mi
    2 Wisconsin Cir Ste 920
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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