Nearby Cities

Liberty (22.91 mi)
Smithville (24.22 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

64068 (1) (21.45 mi)
64089 (1) (21.9 mi)
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  • Carroll Patterson, DO, MD 140 Points

    Carroll Patterson, DO, MD

    Distance: 22.91 mi
    115 Blue Jay Dr Ste 202
    Liberty, MO 64068
  • Audrey Brooks, MD
    100 Points

    Audrey Brooks, MD

    Distance: 24.21 mi
    601 S 169 Hwy
    Smithville, MO 64089
  • Terry Chance

    Terry Chance

    Terry Chance, MD
    Distance: 26.68 mi
    1500 State Street
    Lexington, MO 64067
  • Brian Barash, MD 220 Points

    Brian Barash, MD

    Comprehensive Psychiatric Associates
    Distance: 29.93 mi
    305 NW Englewood CT, Ste 300
    Gladstone, MO 64118
  • Deborah Mossinghoff, MD 110 Points

    Deborah Mossinghoff, MD

    Comprehensive Psychiatry Associates
    Distance: 29.93 mi
    305 NW Englewood Ct., Suite 300
    Gladstone, MO 64118
  • Chitra Chinnaswamy, MD 360 Points

    Chitra Chinnaswamy, MD

    Distance: 33.44 mi
    1801 NW Platte Road, Suite 200
    Riverside, MO 64150

Nearby Cities

Liberty (22.91 mi)
Smithville (24.22 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