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  • Harold Mc Grath, MD 100 Points

    Harold Mc Grath, MD

    McGrath Clnc
    Distance: 27.16 mi
    12021 S Harlem Ave, McGrath Clinic Sc
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Joseph Kut, MD 100 Points

    Joseph Kut, MD

    Palos Psychiatric & Recovery
    Distance: 27.16 mi
    7300 W College Dr Ste 101
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Juan Valdivia, MD 100 Points

    Juan Valdivia, MD

    Distance: 27.16 mi
    7300 W College Dr
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Paul Killion, MD 90 Points

    Paul Killion, MD

    Professional Health
    Distance: 27.16 mi
    12255 S 80th Ave Ste 202
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Adrienne Adams

    Adrienne Adams

    Distance: 27.16 mi
    12021 S Harlem Ave McGrath Clinic
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
  • Suhayl Nasr, MD 150 Points

    Suhayl Nasr, MD

    Nasr Psychiatric Svc
    Distance: 27.43 mi
    2814 Franklin St
    Michigan City, IN 46360
  • Kumud Aggarwal, MD 100 Points

    Kumud Aggarwal, MD

    Swanson Center
    Distance: 27.43 mi
    Marquette Trl Ste 601
    Michigan City, IN 46360

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