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  • Leonard Cruz, MD, ME 480 Points
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    Leonard Cruz, MD, ME

    innerQuest Psychiatry & Counseling PLLC
    932 Hendersonville Road
    Suite 104
    Asheville, NC 28803
  • James Michalets, MD 110 Points

    James Michalets, MD

    1100 Tunnel Rd, Va Dept Of Psychiatry
    Asheville, NC 28805
  • Nancy Lehman, MD 100 Points

    Nancy Lehman, MD

    October Road
    119 Tunnel Road Suite D
    Asheville, NC 28805
  • Ronald Parks, MD 100 Points

    Ronald Parks, MD

    1070-1 Tunnel Rd Pmb 252
    Asheville, NC 28805
  • Alan Krueger, MD 100 Points

    Alan Krueger, MD

    US Veterans Medical Ctr
    1100 Tunnel Rd
    Asheville, NC 28805
  • Robert Huffman, MD

    Robert Huffman, MD

    600 Chunns Cove Rd
    Asheville, NC 28805

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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