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  • Kenneth Phun, MD 110 Points

    Kenneth Phun, MD

    Distance: 26.63 mi
    2418 San Gabriel Blvd.
    Rosemead, CA 91770
  • S Sabaratnam, MD 100 Points

    S Sabaratnam, MD

    Granada Family Med Group
    Distance: 26.63 mi
    7500 Hellman Ave
    Rosemead, CA 91770
  • Alexander Lieberman, MD 100 Points

    Alexander Lieberman, MD

    Alex Lieberman Inc
    Distance: 27.31 mi
    4651 Gage Ave Ste E
    Bell, CA 90201
  • J. Eduardo Guzman, MD 90 Points

    J. Eduardo Guzman, MD

    J Eduardo Guzman Inc
    Distance: 28.49 mi
    420 N Montebello Blvd
    204
    Montebello, CA 90640
  • Bruce Lockwood, MD
    570 Points

    Bruce Lockwood, MD

    Psychiatry
    Distance: 29.38 mi
    23805 Stuart Ranch Road
    Ste 210
    Malibu, CA 90265
  • John Peck Jr, MD 100 Points

    John Peck Jr, MD

    Distance: 29.38 mi
    PO Box 1161
    Malibu, CA 90265
  • Finkelstein Adrian Md

    Distance: 29.38 mi
    22837 Pacific Coast Highway
    Malibu, CA 90265
  • Raymond Manning, MD 140 Points

    Raymond Manning, MD

    Raymond Manning Inc
    Distance: 30.16 mi
    8309 Telegraph Rd
    Pico Rivera, CA 90660
  • 100 Points

    Intercommunity Child Guidance

    Distance: 32.9 mi
    8106 Broadway Ave
    Whittier, CA 90606
  • Bruce Marquez, M.D. 100 Points

    Bruce Marquez, M.D.

    Marquez Bruce R Md
    Distance: 32.9 mi
    7901 Painter Ave.
    Suite # 1
    Whittier, CA 90602
  • 70 Points

    Center For Behavior Medicine

    Distance: 32.9 mi
    9200 Colima Road
    Suite 206
    Whittier, CA 90605

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