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  • 250 Points
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    Pine Psychiatric Care Services

    500 Marquette Avenue NW
    Ste 1200
    Albuquerque, NM 87102
    Mercy Itesa, PMHNP-BC is a persistent seeker of knowledge, she constantly looks outward to help improve the field of ...
  • Edwin Hall, MD 260 Points

    Edwin Hall, MD

    1709 Girard Blvd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • David Ewing, MD 220 Points

    David Ewing, MD

    2741 Indian School Rd NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Gerardo Villarreal, MD 50 Points

    Gerardo Villarreal, MD

    Unm Continuing Care Clinic
    2600 Marble Ave NE
    Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • David Ewing, MD 10 Points

    David Ewing, MD

    2741 Indian School Rd Ne
    Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • George Davis, MD

    George Davis, MD

    U. Nm Hosp
    3005 Santa Clara Ave Se
    Albuquerque, NM 87106

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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