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  • Mark Rego, MD 130 Points

    Mark Rego, MD

    Distance: 32.41 mi
    203 Broad St Unit C-9
    Milford, CT 06460
  • Donna Klimowicz, MD 100 Points

    Donna Klimowicz, MD

    Bridges Community Support Sys
    Distance: 32.41 mi
    949 Bridgeport Ave
    Milford, CT 06460
  • 100 Points

    Brown Serena Lynn Md Phd

    Distance: 32.41 mi
    88 Noble Avenue
    202
    Milford, CT 06460
  • Henri Czarny, MD 100 Points

    Henri Czarny, MD

    Distance: 32.41 mi
    203 Broad St
    Milford, CT 06460
  • James Phillips, MD 100 Points

    James Phillips, MD

    Distance: 32.41 mi
    88 Noble Ave
    Milford, CT 06460
  • David Zucker, MD 100 Points

    David Zucker, MD

    Waynik Group
    Distance: 32.41 mi
    160 Hawley Ave Ste 200
    Milford, CT 06460
  • Serena Brown, MD

    Serena Brown, MD

    Distance: 32.41 mi
    88 Noble Ave
    Milford, CT 06460
  • Joseph Erdos, MD

    Joseph Erdos, MD

    Distance: 32.41 mi
    50 Tippy Rd
    Milford, CT 06460

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