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  • Itamar Salamon, MD 100 Points

    Itamar Salamon, MD

    Distance: 28.85 mi
    102 N Washington Ave
    Hartsdale, NY 10530
  • Edward Scharfman, MD 100 Points

    Edward Scharfman, MD

    Distance: 28.85 mi
    111 N Central Ave Ste 421
    Hartsdale, NY 10530
  • Ryang Suh, MD 100 Points

    Ryang Suh, MD

    Distance: 28.85 mi
    322 Old Colony Rd
    Hartsdale, NY 10530
  • Lawrence Siegel, MD 100 Points

    Lawrence Siegel, MD

    Distance: 29.36 mi
    PO Box 367
    Hastings On Hudson, NY 10706
  • Sheree Krigsman, MD 130 Points

    Sheree Krigsman, MD

    Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry
    Distance: 31.07 mi
    369 Ashford Ave, Suite F
    Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
  • Renee Washington-Hyde, MD 120 Points

    Renee Washington-Hyde, MD

    Distance: 32.09 mi
    One Bridge St.
    Irvington, NY 10533
  • Sally Hahn, MD 100 Points

    Sally Hahn, MD

    Abbott House
    Distance: 32.09 mi
    100 N Broadway, Abbott House
    Irvington, NY 10533
  • Jonathan Slater, MD 90 Points

    Jonathan Slater, MD

    Distance: 32.09 mi
    1 Bridge St Ste 24
    Irvington, NY 10533
  • Monowara Begum, MD 100 Points

    Monowara Begum, MD

    Distance: 34.16 mi
    48 Constitution Dr
    Tappan, NY 10983

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