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  • Donald Fong, MD 100 Points

    Donald Fong, MD

    Comprehensive Mental Health
    Distance: 29.78 mi
    112 W Franklin Ave, Suitei-1
    Pennington, NJ 08534
  • COLIN ARCHER -10 Points

    COLIN ARCHER

    COLIN ARCHER
    Distance: 29.78 mi
    114 Straube Center Blvd
    K-6
    Pennington, NJ 085341450
  • Sharon Zwillinger, MD 170 Points

    Sharon Zwillinger, MD

    Sharon Zwillinger, MD
    Distance: 31.06 mi
    724 Yorklyn Road
    Suite 375
    Hockessin, DE 19707
  • Caroline Ekong, MD -10 Points

    Caroline Ekong, MD

    Distance: 31.06 mi
    40 Withers Way
    Hockessin, DE 19707
  • Peter Crist, MD 100 Points

    Peter Crist, MD

    Peter A Crist, MD, LLC
    Distance: 31.38 mi
    PO Box 420
    Ringoes, NJ 08551

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