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  • Paul Buongiorno Jr, MD 310 Points

    Paul Buongiorno Jr, MD

    1402 S 17th St
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Kevin Durocher, MD 140 Points

    Kevin Durocher, MD

    Wilmington Psychiatric Assoc
    2311 Canterwood Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • John Parkinson, MD 130 Points

    John Parkinson, MD

    Wilmington Psychiatric Assoc
    2311 Canterwood Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Frank Stevens Jr, MD 120 Points

    Frank Stevens Jr, MD

    Cape Fear Psychological Svc
    1121 Medical Center Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Robert Weinstein, MD 120 Points

    Robert Weinstein, MD

    Crystal River Psychiatric Grp
    2595 S 17th St
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Patrick Martin, MD 110 Points

    Patrick Martin, MD

    Patrick Martin & Assoc
    1201 Medical Center Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Deborah Ross, MD 100 Points

    Deborah Ross, MD

    Cape Fear Psychological Svc
    1121 Medical Center Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Aaron Albert, DOCTOR, OF, MEDICINE 100 Points

    Aaron Albert, DOCTOR, OF, MEDICINE

    The Center for Brain Stimulation
    1616 Doctors Circle
    Wilmington, NC 28401
  • John Ewing, MD 50 Points

    John Ewing, MD

    Wilmington Psychiatric Assoc
    2311 Canterwood Dr
    Wilmington, NC 28401

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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