Nearby Cities

Madisonville (15.39 mi)
Hopkinsville (23.69 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

42431 (7) (15.7 mi)
42241 (1) (23.69 mi)
42240 (4) (23.76 mi)
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  • Whitney Gilley, MD
    710 Points

    Whitney Gilley, MD

    New Directions Psychiatry PLLC
    Distance: 15.39 mi
    38 W Arch St
    Madisonville, KY 42431
  • Keely Dukes, APRN
    200 Points

    Keely Dukes, APRN

    Owensboro Health Behavioral Health in Madisonville
    Distance: 15.39 mi
    510 Ruby Drive
    Second Floor
    Madisonville, KY 42431
  • Lawrence Suess, DO 130 Points

    Lawrence Suess, DO

    Distance: 15.39 mi
    200 Clinic Dr, Dept Of Psychiatry
    Madisonville, KY 42431
  • Alan Johnson, MD 10 Points

    Alan Johnson, MD

    Trover Cln
    Distance: 15.39 mi
    200 Clinic Dr
    Madisonville, KY 42431
  • Joseph Hersh

    Joseph Hersh

    Norton Children's Weisskopf Center-Genetics
    Distance: 15.39 mi
    412 North Kentucky Avenue
    Madisonville, KY 42431
  • Alan Johnson, DO, MD

    Alan Johnson, DO, MD

    Regional Medical Center
    Distance: 15.39 mi
    900 Hospital Dr
    Madisonville, KY 42431
  • John Freer, MD 100 Points

    John Freer, MD

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    212 Fairfax Ave.
    Hopkinsville, KY 42240
  • George Hall, MD 100 Points

    George Hall, MD

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    2400 Russellville Rd, Wsh Box 2200
    Hopkinsville, KY 42240
  • Ruxandra Mares, MD 100 Points

    Ruxandra Mares, MD

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    PO Box 2200, Western State Hosp
    Hopkinsville, KY 42241
  • John Freer

    John Freer

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    500 Clinic Dr
    Hopkinsville, KY 42240
  • Irene Pasquin, MD

    Irene Pasquin, MD

    Distance: 23.68 mi
    2400 Russellville Rd
    Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Nearby Cities

Madisonville (15.39 mi)
Hopkinsville (23.69 mi)

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