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  • Michel Mennesson, MD, IMG 100 Points

    Michel Mennesson, MD, IMG

    Impulse Institute
    Distance: 25.49 mi
    175 Arch Bridge Rd
    Bethlehem, CT 06751
  • shah NAWAZ, md
    310 Points

    shah NAWAZ, md

    The Healthy Mind Psychiatric Services
    Distance: 25.64 mi
    900 straits turn pike
    D
    Middlebury, CT 06762
  • Alex Demac, M.D. 300 Points

    Alex Demac, M.D.

    Distance: 25.64 mi
    530 Middlebury Road, Suite 202-B
    Middlebury, CT 06762
  • Andrea Kaufman

    Andrea Kaufman

    Distance: 26.94 mi
    128 Litchfield Tpke
    Bethany, CT 06524
  • David Dressler, MD 100 Points

    David Dressler, MD

    Distance: 28.4 mi
    51 Sherman Hill Rd Ste A103A
    Woodbury, CT 06798
  • JUDY SPLITTGERBER

    JUDY SPLITTGERBER

    Mrs. JUDY SPLITTGERBER, APRN
    Distance: 28.99 mi
    15 NORTH MAIN STREET
    Chester, CT 06412-1201
  • Ronald A. Grant

    Ronald A. Grant

    Distance: 31.1 mi
    PO Box 748
    Southbury, CT 06488
  • Psy-Visions of Connecticut

    Distance: 31.1 mi
    88 Main Street South
    Suite B-201
    Southbury, CT 06488
  • Jean Vogel, MD -90 Points

    Jean Vogel, MD

    Distance: 31.1 mi
    2 Pomperaug Office Park Ste 204
    Southbury, CT 06488

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