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  • John Straumanis Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Straumanis Jr, MD

    1430 Tulane Ave Dept P
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • John Thompson Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Thompson Jr, MD

    1440 Canal St, Box Tb
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Paul Rodenhauser, MD 100 Points

    Paul Rodenhauser, MD

    Tulane Faculty Practice Plan T Ulane Univ Health Sciences Ct
    1440 Canal St, Tb53
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Richard Dalton Jr, MD 100 Points

    Richard Dalton Jr, MD

    Tulane Medical Ctr
    1415 Tulane Ave Dept Psych
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Slowomir Laczkowski, MD 100 Points

    Slowomir Laczkowski, MD

    Tulane Univ School Of Medicine
    1430 Tulane Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Brian Monette, MD 100 Points

    Brian Monette, MD

    Tulane Univ School Of Medicine
    1430 Tulane Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Siham Muntasser, MD 100 Points

    Siham Muntasser, MD

    Tulane Univ School Of Medicine
    1430 Tulane Ave
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Deidre Richards, MD 100 Points

    Deidre Richards, MD

    Tulane Univ School Of Medicine
    1440 Canal St Ste 1008
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Helen Ullrich, MD 100 Points

    Helen Ullrich, MD

    Tulane University Medical Ctr
    1430 Tulane Ave, Tulane Univ Mc Schl Med
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Albert Breland Jr, MD 100 Points

    Albert Breland Jr, MD

    Veterans Affairs Med Ctr
    1601 Perdido St, Vamc Cos-6
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Craig Maumus, MD 100 Points

    Craig Maumus, MD

    Veterans Affairs Med Ctr
    1601 Perdido St, Va Med Ctr Cos 6
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Howard Wetsman, MD 100 Points

    Howard Wetsman, MD

    1542 Tulane Ave, Dept Of Psychiatry
    New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Larry Carver, MD 90 Points

    Larry Carver, MD

    Lsu Healthcare Network
    2020 Gravier St, Louisiana State Of Health
    New Orleans, LA 70112

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