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  • Ravi Chandra, M.D. -20 Points

    Ravi Chandra, M.D.

    Psychiatry
    Distance: 27.54 mi
    1734 Fillmore Street
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Frank Ranuska

    Frank Ranuska

    Distance: 27.54 mi
    2000 Van Ness Ave Ste 333
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • Steven Reidbord

    Steven Reidbord

    Distance: 27.54 mi
    2323 Sacramento St
    San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Bruce W. Scotton

    Bruce W. Scotton

    Distance: 27.54 mi
    322 Clement St
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Peter Turek

    Peter Turek

    Distance: 27.54 mi
    388 Market St Ste 1040
    San Francisco, CA 94111
  • Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong

    Distance: 27.54 mi
    3838 California St Rm 514
    San Francisco, CA 94118
  • Stanley M Yantis

    Stanley M Yantis

    Distance: 27.54 mi
    45 Castro Street, Suite 402
    San Francisco, CA 94114

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

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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