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  • Charles Goldberg, MD 110 Points

    Charles Goldberg, MD

    3930 Knowles Ave Ste 205
    Kensington, MD 20895
  • Gustave Weiland, MD 110 Points

    Gustave Weiland, MD

    Kaiser Permanente Health Care
    10500 Summit Ave
    Kensington, MD 20895
  • Gregory Belenky, MD 100 Points

    Gregory Belenky, MD

    9829 La Duke Dr
    Kensington, MD 20895
  • Robert Blum, MD 100 Points

    Robert Blum, MD

    9819 Hill St
    Kensington, MD 20895
  • Maureen Chamberlin, MD 100 Points

    Maureen Chamberlin, MD

    10500 Summit Ave, 2nd Fl
    Kensington, MD 20895
  • Elaine Cotlove, MD 100 Points

    Elaine Cotlove, MD

    10312 Drumm Ave
    Kensington, MD 20895
  • George Nesbitt, MD 100 Points

    George Nesbitt, MD

    10400 Connecticut Ave Ste 312
    Kensington, MD 20895
  • Karl Hawver, MD 100 Points

    Karl Hawver, MD

    Retired
    4213 Saul Rd
    Kensington, MD 20895

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