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  • Stephen Morris, MD 20 Points

    Stephen Morris, MD

    Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Distance: 28.92 mi
    1112 Ocean Drive, Suite 102
    Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Helene Mc Donald, MD 100 Points

    Helene Mc Donald, MD

    Distance: 30.42 mi
    2200 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 201
    Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  • Daniel Anderson, MD 150 Points

    Daniel Anderson, MD

    Distance: 31.49 mi
    515 Camino Real
    Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  • Jaye-Jo Portanova, MD 140 Points

    Jaye-Jo Portanova, MD

    Distance: 31.49 mi
    1617 S Pacific Coast Hwy Ste F
    Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  • Diego Lerner, MD 120 Points

    Diego Lerner, MD

    Distance: 31.49 mi
    1728 S Catalina Ave Fl 2
    Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  • Joan Louise Mac Kenzie, MD 100 Points

    Joan Louise Mac Kenzie, MD

    Distance: 31.49 mi
    2850 Artesia Blvd
    Redondo Beach, CA 90278
  • Judith Vinocur, MD 100 Points

    Judith Vinocur, MD

    Distance: 31.49 mi
    Ste 201, 1815 Va El Prado
    Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  • Carol Lindberg, MD

    Carol Lindberg, MD

    Distance: 33.71 mi
    344 Tejon Pl
    Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

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