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  • Nora Galil, MD 110 Points

    Nora Galil, MD

    Children's National Med Ctr
    111 Michigan Ave NW
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Terry Jarrett, MD 110 Points

    Terry Jarrett, MD

    Facts
    3636 16th St NW, #Ag
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Abdul Ahad, MD 100 Points

    Abdul Ahad, MD

    106 Irving St Nw Ste 201
    Washington, DC 20010
  • John Lowe III, MD 100 Points

    John Lowe III, MD

    Children'S Hospital
    111 Michigan Ave NW Ste 2570
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Jean Thomas, MD 100 Points

    Jean Thomas, MD

    Children'S National Medical
    111 Michigan Ave NW Ste 5
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Philip Cogen, MD 100 Points

    Philip Cogen, MD

    Childrens National Medical Ctr
    111 Michigan Ave NW
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Edgardo Menvielle, MD 100 Points

    Edgardo Menvielle, MD

    Childrens National Medical Ctr
    111 Michigan Ave NW
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Robert Pankopf, MD 100 Points

    Robert Pankopf, MD

    Childrens National Medical Ctr
    111 Michigan Ave NW Ste 5
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Tamara Razi, MD 100 Points

    Tamara Razi, MD

    Childrens National Medical Ctr
    111 Michigan Ave NW Ste 5
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Nasima Nusrat, MD 100 Points

    Nasima Nusrat, MD

    Eastern Virginia Mdcl School
    111 Michigan Ave NW Ste 1240
    Washington, DC 20010
  • George Moore, DO 100 Points

    George Moore, DO

    1125 Spring Rd NW
    Washington, DC 20010
  • Stephen Peterson, MD 100 Points

    Stephen Peterson, MD

    Washington Hospital Ctr
    110 Irving St NW Ste Eb3150
    Washington, DC 20010

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