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  • Philippe Sioufi 50 Points

    Philippe Sioufi

    SMG Psychiatry at Holy Family Hospital
    Distance: 24.26 mi
    70 East Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • Helenita S. Hamer

    Helenita S. Hamer

    Helenita S. Hamer - SMG
    Distance: 24.26 mi
    70 East Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • She-Teen Chiu

    She-Teen Chiu

    Holy Family Hospital
    Distance: 24.26 mi
    70 East Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • Norrine McNelley

    Norrine McNelley

    Holy Family Hospital
    Distance: 24.26 mi
    70 East Street
    Methuen, MA 01844
  • Kenneth Hetzler

    Kenneth Hetzler

    Kenneth HetzlerMD , ABPN ABAM
    Distance: 24.99 mi
    231 Spring Street
    Suite 105 #4
    Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  • David Fish 100 Points

    David Fish

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 27.01 mi
    143 Longwater Drive
    Norwell, MA 02061
  • David Fish 100 Points

    David Fish

    LifeStance Health
    Distance: 27.01 mi
    101 Accord Park Drive
    Norwell, MA 02061
  • Michael Katz, MD 90 Points

    Michael Katz, MD

    Distance: 27.01 mi
    148 Washington St
    Norwell, MA 02061
  • Leo Shapiro, MD 110 Points

    Leo Shapiro, MD

    Distance: 27.1 mi
    83 Baldpate Rd
    Georgetown, MA 01833
  • Louise Lettich, MD 100 Points

    Louise Lettich, MD

    Distance: 27.54 mi
    801 Summer St
    Manchester, MA 01944
  • Howard Stone Jr, MD 130 Points

    Howard Stone Jr, MD

    Distance: 28.99 mi
    130 County Rd Ste H
    Ipswich, MA 01938
  • Jennifer Griffin 50 Points

    Jennifer Griffin

    Lahey Health Primary Care, Ipswich
    Distance: 28.99 mi
    36 Essex Road
    Ipswich, MA 01938
  • Annette Kawecki, MD 120 Points

    Annette Kawecki, MD

    Distance: 29.03 mi
    PO Box 890
    Essex, MA 01929
  • Peter Brigham, MD 100 Points

    Peter Brigham, MD

    Distance: 30.32 mi
    199 Oak St # 549
    Pembroke, MA 02359
  • 100 Points

    Northeast Health Services

    Distance: 30.32 mi
    20 Winter Street
    #2
    Pembroke, MA 02359

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