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  • George Trahms, MD 100 Points

    George Trahms, MD

    Distance: 23.43 mi
    1761 Broadway St Ste 209
    Vallejo, CA 94589
  • Christopher Zegers, MD 100 Points

    Christopher Zegers, MD

    Distance: 23.43 mi
    1761 Broadway St Ste 100
    Vallejo, CA 94589
  • Greer Murphy, MD 100 Points

    Greer Murphy, MD

    Distance: 23.93 mi
    1201 Welch Rd, Msls Bldg/Rm P-104
    Stanford, CA 94305
  • Robert Shaw, MD

    Robert Shaw, MD

    Distance: 26.23 mi
    PO Box 853
    Bolinas, CA 94924
  • Ronald Leon, MD 250 Points

    Ronald Leon, MD

    East County Mental Hlth Assoc
    Distance: 28.96 mi
    3720 Sunset Ln Ste D
    Antioch, CA 94509
  • Carolyn Manson, MD 110 Points

    Carolyn Manson, MD

    Distance: 28.96 mi
    3400 Delta Fair Boulevard
    Antioch, CA 94509
  • Michael Ratener, MD 50 Points

    Michael Ratener, MD

    Distance: 28.96 mi
    2213 Buchanan Rd Ste 203
    Antioch, CA 94509
  • Frederick Bittikofer, MD 100 Points

    Frederick Bittikofer, MD

    Distance: 29.63 mi
    770 E Calaveras Blvd
    Milpitas, CA 95035
  • Stephen Krause, MD 110 Points

    Stephen Krause, MD

    Distance: 29.64 mi
    1025 5th St
    Novato, CA 94945
  • Nicholas Pappas, MD 100 Points

    Nicholas Pappas, MD

    1025 5th St Professional Bldg
    Distance: 29.64 mi
    1025 5th St
    Novato, CA 94945
  • James Chandler, MD 100 Points

    James Chandler, MD

    Distance: 29.64 mi
    448 Ignacio Blvd Ste 402
    Novato, CA 94949
  • Francis Muller Jr, MD 100 Points

    Francis Muller Jr, MD

    North Bay Therapy Assoc
    Distance: 29.64 mi
    200 Medical Plaza Cir Ste 200
    Novato, CA 94947

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