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  • Ralph Primelo, MD 100 Points

    Ralph Primelo, MD

    Department Of Psychiatry
    1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 202A
    Allentown, PA 18103
  • James Showalter, MD 100 Points

    James Showalter, MD

    Guidance Program
    1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 3800, Guidance Program
    Allentown, PA 18103
  • Susan Wiley, MD 100 Points

    Susan Wiley, MD

    Guidance Program
    1255 S Cedar Crest Blvd
    Allentown, PA 18103
  • John Campion, MD 50 Points

    John Campion, MD

    Lehigh Valley Hospital
    1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 202A
    Allentown, PA 18103
  • Jaime Martino

    Jaime Martino

    LVPG Consultation Liaison Psychiatry-1251 Cedar Crest
    1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd
    Suite 202A
    Allentown, PA 18103

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