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  • Kathleen Hecksel, MD
    200 Points

    Kathleen Hecksel, MD

    SBL Child Psychiatry
    SBL Lincoln Avenue Building
    700 West Lincoln Ave.
    Charleston, IL 61920
  • Annmarie McDonagh, MD
    180 Points

    Annmarie McDonagh, MD

    SBL Lincoln Avenue Building
    700 West Lincoln Ave.
    Entrance B
    Charleston, IL 61920
  • Penelope Shields, DNP
    170 Points

    Penelope Shields, DNP

    SBL Lincoln Avenue Building
    700 West Lincoln Ave.
    Entrance B
    Charleston, IL 61920
  • Veronica Wright, APRN
    170 Points

    Veronica Wright, APRN

    SBL Lincoln Avenue Building
    700 West Lincoln Ave.
    Entrance B
    Charleston, IL 61920
  • Jennifer Sledge, APRN
    150 Points

    Jennifer Sledge, APRN

    SBL Lincoln Avenue Building
    700 West Lincoln Ave.
    Entrance B
    Charleston, IL 61920

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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