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  • Emilia Vitolo Gallo, MD 100 Points

    Emilia Vitolo Gallo, MD

    Wernersville State Hospital
    Distance: 29.94 mi
    300 Sportsman Rd, Wernersville State Hosp
    Wernersville, PA 19565
  • Farrell Crouse, MD 50 Points

    Farrell Crouse, MD

    Distance: 31.58 mi
    PO Box 290
    Woodstown, NJ 08098
  • Anne Newton, MD 110 Points

    Anne Newton, MD

    Distance: 31.91 mi
    PO Box 32
    Sellersville, PA 18960
  • Paul Mc Ilhenny, MD 100 Points

    Paul Mc Ilhenny, MD

    Penn Foundation
    Distance: 31.91 mi
    PO Box 32
    Sellersville, PA 18960
  • Tamoor Ilyas, DO 50 Points

    Tamoor Ilyas, DO

    St. Luke's Penn Foundation Campus
    Distance: 31.91 mi
    807 Lawn Avenue
    Sellersville, PA 18960
  • Padmapriya Marpuri, MD 50 Points

    Padmapriya Marpuri, MD

    St. Luke's Penn Foundation Campus
    Distance: 31.91 mi
    807 Lawn Avenue
    Sellersville, PA 18960
  • Wellesley Bailey, MD 50 Points

    Wellesley Bailey, MD

    St. Luke’s Penn Foundation – Mental Health Outpatient Services
    Distance: 31.91 mi
    807 Lawn Avenue
    Sellersville, PA 18960

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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