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  • Danilo Fernandez, MD 220 Points

    Danilo Fernandez, MD

    5500 Ming Ave
    BAKERSFIELD, CA 93309
  • Harold Tapley, MD 100 Points

    Harold Tapley, MD

    Child & Family Psychology Clnc
    5500 Ming Ave Ste 120
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • John Manoram, DO, MD 100 Points

    John Manoram, DO, MD

    4512 Wilson Rd
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Philip Bronner, MD 100 Points

    Philip Bronner, MD

    Philip R Bronner Inc
    4450 California Ave Ste K-302
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Iyengar Malini, MD 100 Points

    Iyengar Malini, MD

    Truxtun Psychiatric Medical
    6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 160
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Sakrepatna Manohara, MD 100 Points

    Sakrepatna Manohara, MD

    Truxtun Psychiatric Medical
    6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 160
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Raul Mendoza, MD 100 Points

    Raul Mendoza, MD

    Truxtun Psychiatric Medical
    5500 Ming Ave Ste 210
    Bakersfield, CA 93309
  • Honudke Mohankumar, MD 100 Points

    Honudke Mohankumar, MD

    Truxtun Psychiatric Medical
    6001 Truxtun Ave Ste 160
    Bakersfield, CA 93309

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