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  • Robert Jolley, MD

    Robert Jolley, MD

    Biltmore Associates in Psychiatry & Psychology
    Distance: 14.3 mi
    7 Yorkshire Street, Suite 201, Biltmore Professional Court
    Asheville, NC 28803
  • Jill Heath

    Jill Heath

    Distance: 14.3 mi
    223 E Chestnut St Ste 4
    Asheville, NC 28801
  • Robert Huffman, MD

    Robert Huffman, MD

    Distance: 14.3 mi
    600 Chunns Cove Rd
    Asheville, NC 28805
  • Patrick Lillard, MD

    Patrick Lillard, MD

    Distance: 14.3 mi
    1 Oak Plaza
    Asheville, NC 28801
  • Betsy Comstock, MD 140 Points

    Betsy Comstock, MD

    Distance: 19.73 mi
    605 Wildberry Ln
    Tryon, NC 28782
  • Robert Crummie, MD 130 Points

    Robert Crummie, MD

    Raintree Clinic
    Distance: 23.31 mi
    236 Charlotte Rd
    Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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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.

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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.

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anxiety, behavioral disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicide, relationship difficulties, chronic mental illness, parenting issues, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, lobotomy, antidepressants