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  • Jack Belkin, MD 100 Points

    Jack Belkin, MD

    Distance: 27.87 mi
    101 Page St
    New Bedford, MA 02740
  • Alvaro Lopez, MD 100 Points

    Alvaro Lopez, MD

    Distance: 27.87 mi
    589 S 1st St
    New Bedford, MA 02740
  • Jose Delgado, MD 100 Points

    Jose Delgado, MD

    Professional Counseling Ctr
    Distance: 27.87 mi
    466 County St
    New Bedford, MA 02740
  • Jonathan Schwartz, MD 100 Points

    Jonathan Schwartz, MD

    Distance: 27.87 mi
    50 North 2nd Street
    New Bedford, MA 02740
  • Alberto Neder, MD 100 Points

    Alberto Neder, MD

    Southcoast Hospitals Group
    Distance: 27.87 mi
    101 Page St
    New Bedford, MA 02740
  • Duane Bishop, MD 100 Points

    Duane Bishop, MD

    St Luke's Hospital Psychiatric
    Distance: 27.87 mi
    101 Page St
    New Bedford, MA 02740
  • Michael Fiori, MD 100 Points

    Michael Fiori, MD

    St Luke's Hospital Psychiatric
    Distance: 27.87 mi
    700 Pleasant St
    New Bedford, MA 02740
  • Nathan Epstein, MD 50 Points

    Nathan Epstein, MD

    Southern New England Phys Assc
    Distance: 27.87 mi
    101 Page St
    New Bedford, MA 02740
  • Robert Garber Jr, MD 130 Points

    Robert Garber Jr, MD

    Southeastern Psychiatric Assoc
    Distance: 30.18 mi
    1093 N Main St
    Randolph, MA 02368

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