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  • Nicholas Putnam Jr, MD 110 Points

    Nicholas Putnam Jr, MD

    Distance: 25.4 mi
    4401 Manchester Ave Ste 101
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Sherman Butler, MD 100 Points

    Sherman Butler, MD

    Distance: 25.4 mi
    211 Via Sarasan
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Laurence Denny Jr, MD 100 Points

    Laurence Denny Jr, MD

    Distance: 25.4 mi
    345 Saxony Rd Ste 202
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Dennis Gersten, MD 100 Points

    Dennis Gersten, MD

    Distance: 25.4 mi
    1020 2nd St Ste C
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Robert Friedman 100 Points

    Robert Friedman

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 25.4 mi
    351 Santa Fe Drive
    Suite 200
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Nancy Mc Tigue, MD 100 Points

    Nancy Mc Tigue, MD

    Distance: 25.4 mi
    4401 Manchester Ave Ste 108
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Robert Solomon, MD 100 Points

    Robert Solomon, MD

    Distance: 25.4 mi
    345 Saxony Rd Ste 202
    Encinitas, CA 92024
  • Victor Doroski, MD 120 Points

    Victor Doroski, MD

    Psychiatric Centers-San Diego
    Distance: 26.83 mi
    120 Craven Rd Ste 205
    San Marcos, CA 92078
  • Arvin Mirow, MD 100 Points

    Arvin Mirow, MD

    Distance: 26.83 mi
    120 Craven Rd Ste 205
    San Marcos, CA 92078
  • Sabah Chammas, MD 100 Points

    Sabah Chammas, MD

    Psychiatric Centers-San Diego
    Distance: 26.83 mi
    120 Craven Rd Ste 205
    San Marcos, CA 92078
  • Anilkumar Patel, MD 100 Points

    Anilkumar Patel, MD

    Psychiatric Centers-San Diego
    Distance: 26.83 mi
    120 Craven Rd Ste 205
    San Marcos, CA 92078

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