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  • Nahed El-Kholy, M.D.
    250 Points

    Nahed El-Kholy, M.D.

    Somerville, MA 02144
  • Samuel Kelley, MD 100 Points

    Samuel Kelley, MD

    Advanced Geriatrics Svc
    26 Central St, Heritage Hosp
    Somerville, MA 02143
  • Ruth Barron, MD 100 Points

    Ruth Barron, MD

    40 Holland St
    Somerville, MA 02144
  • Marcela Horvitz Lennon, MD 100 Points

    Marcela Horvitz Lennon, MD

    26 Central St
    Somerville, MA 02143
  • Barbara Cannon, MD 100 Points

    Barbara Cannon, MD

    Somerville Mental Health Assoc
    5 Hall Ave
    Somerville, MA 02144
  • Elizabeth Gingerich, MD 100 Points

    Elizabeth Gingerich, MD

    Somerville Mental Health Assoc
    5 Hall Ave
    Somerville, MA 02144
  • Deborah Weidner, MD 100 Points

    Deborah Weidner, MD

    230 Highland Ave, Somerville Hosp North #2
    Somerville, MA 02143
  • Claudio Demb, MD 40 Points

    Claudio Demb, MD

    230 Highland Ave, Specialty Center
    Somerville, MA 02143
  • Tomomi Inomata, MD 370 Points

    Tomomi Inomata, MD

    Distance: 0.92 mi
    1130 Massachusetts Ave
    Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Michael Braverman, MD 330 Points

    Michael Braverman, MD

    Cambridge Psychotherapy
    Distance: 0.92 mi
    334 Broadway
    Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Deborah Moran, MD
    200 Points

    Deborah Moran, MD

    Licensed Psychiatrist
    Distance: 0.92 mi
    7 Maynard Pl
    Cambridge, MA 02138
  • Daniel Brenner, MD 160 Points

    Daniel Brenner, MD

    Cambridge Hospital
    Distance: 0.92 mi
    6 Bigelow St
    Cambridge, MA 02139
  • Todd Holzman, MD 160 Points

    Todd Holzman, MD

    Distance: 0.92 mi
    249 Mount Auburn St
    Cambridge, MA 02138

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