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Find a psychiatrist in East Meadow, NY who can help with mental health, depression, stress, anxiety, counseling, family and relationships, therapy, and more.

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  • Joseph Charlot, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Charlot, MD

    594 Marian Ct
    East Meadow, NY 11554
  • Krishna Gujavarty, MD 100 Points

    Krishna Gujavarty, MD

    2201 Hempstead Tpke, Assoc Chair Dept Psyc Ncmc
    East Meadow, NY 11554
  • Steven Maitinsky, MD 100 Points

    Steven Maitinsky, MD

    16 Bailey Ave
    East Meadow, NY 11554
  • Remani Ninan, MD 100 Points

    Remani Ninan, MD

    2201 Bethpage Tpke, 2201 Hempstead Tpke
    East Meadow, NY 11554
  • Roman Altman, MD 100 Points

    Roman Altman, MD

    Distance: 3.17 mi
    230 Hilton Ave Ste 6
    Hempstead, NY 11550
  • Martin Lipschutz, MD 100 Points

    Martin Lipschutz, MD

    Distance: 3.17 mi
    230 Hilton Ave Ste 8
    Hempstead, NY 11550
  • Henry Pechstein, MD 100 Points

    Henry Pechstein, MD

    Distance: 3.17 mi
    145 Cathedral Ave
    Hempstead, NY 11550
  • Roman Altman

    Roman Altman

    Distance: 3.17 mi
    230 Hilton Ave Ste 6
    Hempstead, NY 11550

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