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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 ...
  • Cynthia Geppert, MD 110 Points

    Cynthia Geppert, MD

    University Of New Mexico
    2100 Ridgecrest Dr SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
  • Bruce Hinrichs, MD 100 Points

    Bruce Hinrichs, MD

    1501 San Pedro Dr SE Ste 123
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
  • David Landau, MD 100 Points

    David Landau, MD

    Landau Associates
    300 San Mateo Blvd NE Ste 805
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
  • Stephen Lewis, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Lewis, MD

    1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Psychiatry-116H Albq Va
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
  • Jose Canive, MD 100 Points

    Jose Canive, MD

    University Of New Mexico
    2100 Ridgecrest Dr SE, Va Medical Center
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
  • Patricio Escalona, MD 100 Points

    Patricio Escalona, MD

    University Of New Mexico
    2100 Ridgecrest Dr SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
  • Stephanie Fallon, MD 100 Points

    Stephanie Fallon, MD

    University Of New Mexico
    1501 San Pedro Dr SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
  • Peter Hochla, MD 100 Points

    Peter Hochla, MD

    University Of New Mexico
    2100 Ridgecrest Dr SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
  • Virginia Porterfield, MD 100 Points

    Virginia Porterfield, MD

    University Of New Mexico
    2100 Ridgecrest Dr SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108

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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