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  • Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD
    360 Points

    Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD

    Cognitive Psychiatry
    Distance: 8.05 mi
    1340 Environ Way
    Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • Rachel Frische, MPH, MBA, MD
    350 Points

    Rachel Frische, MPH, MBA, MD

    Distance: 8.05 mi
    77 Vilcom Center Drive
    Dawson Hall
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Thomas Giduz, MD 320 Points

    Thomas Giduz, MD

    Psychiatric Associates
    Distance: 8.05 mi
    194 Finley Golf Course Road
    Suite 202
    Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • Gary Peterson, MD 320 Points

    Gary Peterson, MD

    Southeast Institute for Group and Family Therapy
    Distance: 8.05 mi
    659 Edwards Ridge Rd
    Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • Anne Mulkern, MD 310 Points

    Anne Mulkern, MD

    Distance: 8.05 mi
    307 n. columbia street
    Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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