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  • 300 Points

    The Ross Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders

    5225 Wisconsin Ave NW
    400
    Washington, DC 20015
  • Joel Ganz, MD 150 Points

    Joel Ganz, MD

    Joel S. Ganz, M.D.
    5410 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
    Washington, DC 20015
  • Carolyn Robinowitz, MD 130 Points

    Carolyn Robinowitz, MD

    5225 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 514
    Washington, DC 20015
  • Alen Salerian, MD 130 Points

    Alen Salerian, MD

    5225 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 104
    Washington, DC 20015
  • Steven Wolin, MD 130 Points

    Steven Wolin, MD

    5410 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 113
    Washington, DC 20015
  • Harold Plotsky, MD 120 Points

    Harold Plotsky, MD

    5315 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 205
    Washington, DC 20015
  • Barry Landau, MD 110 Points

    Barry Landau, MD

    5410 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 105
    Washington, DC 20015
  • Stephen Paley, MD 110 Points

    Stephen Paley, MD

    5225 Connecticut Ave NW
    Washington, DC 20015
  • Stephen Green, MD 110 Points

    Stephen Green, MD

    Shady Grover Fertility Ctr
    5410 Connecticut Ave NW
    Washington, DC 20015

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