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  • Milada Urban, MD 80 Points

    Milada Urban, MD

    Distance: 27.57 mi
    345 Lorton Ave Ste 104
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Howard Gurevitz, MD

    Howard Gurevitz, MD

    Distance: 27.57 mi
    1201 Howard Ave Ste 202
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Milata Urban, MD

    Milata Urban, MD

    Distance: 27.57 mi
    345 Lorton Ave Ste 104
    Burlingame, CA 94010
  • Adelardo Ferrer, MD 100 Points

    Adelardo Ferrer, MD

    Distance: 29.09 mi
    510 Broadway Ste 201
    Millbrae, CA 94030
  • Robert Slater, MD 100 Points

    Robert Slater, MD

    Distance: 29.09 mi
    423 Broadway, Pmb 635
    Millbrae, CA 94030
  • Jocelyn Aquino, MD 100 Points

    Jocelyn Aquino, MD

    Distance: 32.34 mi
    1200 El Camino Real, Kaiser Permanente Medical
    South San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Daniel Forkin, MD 100 Points

    Daniel Forkin, MD

    Distance: 32.34 mi
    1200 El Camino Real
    South San Francisco, CA 94080
  • David Schwartz, MD 100 Points

    David Schwartz, MD

    Kaiser Foundation Hospital
    Distance: 32.34 mi
    1200 El Camino Real
    South San Francisco, CA 94080
  • Alan Marx, MD 100 Points

    Alan Marx, MD

    Kaiser Permanete
    Distance: 32.34 mi
    1200 El Camino Real
    South San Francisco, CA 94080

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