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  • Irvin Weiland, MD 100 Points

    Irvin Weiland, MD

    Distance: 28.6 mi
    18531 Roscoe Blvd Ste 211
    Northridge, CA 91324
  • Sarla Karan, MD 90 Points

    Sarla Karan, MD

    Distance: 28.6 mi
    16861 Parthenia St
    Northridge, CA 91343
  • Fay Kagan, MD 100 Points

    Fay Kagan, MD

    Distance: 28.92 mi
    PO Box 923670, Hathaway Childrens Svcs
    Sylmar, CA 91392
  • Harvey Presser, MD 130 Points

    Harvey Presser, MD

    San Fernando Mental Health Ctr
    Distance: 29.61 mi
    10605 Balboa Blvd
    Granada Hills, CA 91344
  • Richard Jacobson, MD 100 Points

    Richard Jacobson, MD

    Distance: 29.61 mi
    10515 Balboa Blvd Ste 250
    Granada Hills, CA 91344
  • Harvey Presser 20 Points

    Harvey Presser

    Distance: 29.61 mi
    10605 Balboa Blvd
    Granada Hills, CA 91344

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

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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