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  • Paula Palladino Negro, MD 60 Points

    Paula Palladino Negro, MD

    Distance: 25.91 mi
    708 Harrington Rd
    Rockville, MD 20852
  • Joel Ganz

    Joel Ganz

    Distance: 25.91 mi
    11420 Strand Dr
    Rockville, MD 20852
  • William Goldstein

    William Goldstein

    Distance: 25.91 mi
    9219 Overlea Dr
    Rockville, MD 20850

  • Hei-Jung Kim- M D

    Distance: 25.91 mi
    14804 Physicians Lane
    Rockville, MD 20850
  • VERONICA MORTON

    VERONICA MORTON

    Ms. VERONICA MORTON, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
    Distance: 25.91 mi
    1 Research Court
    Suite 450
    Rockville, MD 20850-6252
  • Abby Wellman, MD

    Abby Wellman, MD

    Distance: 25.91 mi
    6280 Montrose Rd
    Rockville, MD 20852
  • Riffat Ashai, MD 410 Points

    Riffat Ashai, MD

    Highland Medical Group
    Distance: 26.44 mi
    13440 Clarksville Pike, P.O. Box 340
    Highland, MD 20777
  • Regina Smock, MD 130 Points

    Regina Smock, MD

    Smock, Regina
    Distance: 27.2 mi
    3722 Lehigh St
    Whitehall, PA 18052
  • Rhoda Padow, MD 110 Points

    Rhoda Padow, MD

    Distance: 29.11 mi
    7100 Pindell School Rd
    Fulton, MD 20759
  • Carol Harkrader, MD 120 Points

    Carol Harkrader, MD

    Distance: 29.22 mi
    PO Box 2279
    Purcellville, VA 20134
  • JULIE LEWERENZ 10 Points

    JULIE LEWERENZ

    JULIE LEWERENZ, M.D.
    Distance: 29.22 mi
    410 Nursery
    Purcellville, VA 20132
  • Frank Hayes, MD 100 Points

    Frank Hayes, MD

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    2010 Abidjan Pl
    Dulles, VA 20189
  • Marcia Meckler, MD 100 Points

    Marcia Meckler, MD

    Distance: 29.52 mi
    9000 New Delhi Pl
    Dulles, VA 20189

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.

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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