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Plattsburgh (14.66 mi)

Nearby Zip Codes

12901 (4) (14.77 mi)
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  • Peter Jackson 150 Points

    Peter Jackson

    Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
    Distance: 14.65 mi
    75 Beekman Street
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1438
  • Daniela Gitlin, MD 110 Points

    Daniela Gitlin, MD

    Adirondack Psychiatric Assoc
    Distance: 14.65 mi
    11 Hammond Ln Ste A
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901
  • Hal Rubin, MD 110 Points

    Hal Rubin, MD

    Champlain Valley Psychiatric
    Distance: 14.65 mi
    11 Hammond Ln Ste A
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901
  • Joanne Astill Vaccaro, MD 90 Points

    Joanne Astill Vaccaro, MD

    Champlain Valley Physicians
    Distance: 14.65 mi
    75 Beekman St
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901
  • Lorna Clark Rubin, MD 80 Points

    Lorna Clark Rubin, MD

    Champlain Valley Psychiatric
    Distance: 14.65 mi
    11 Hammond Ln Ste A
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901
  • Robert Althoff 50 Points

    Robert Althoff

    Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
    Distance: 14.65 mi
    75 Beekman Street
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1438
  • Nathaniel Kouns 50 Points

    Nathaniel Kouns

    Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
    Distance: 14.65 mi
    75 Beekman Street
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1438
  • Andrew Rosenfeld 50 Points

    Andrew Rosenfeld

    Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
    Distance: 14.65 mi
    75 Beekman Street
    Plattsburgh, NY 12901-1438
  • Jane Maxwell, MD 100 Points

    Jane Maxwell, MD

    Distance: 29.31 mi
    43 Woodruff St
    Saranac Lake, NY 12983
  • Ruth Cassin, MD

    Ruth Cassin, MD

    Psychiatry
    Distance: 29.31 mi
    27 Rickerson Pond Road
    Saranac Lake, NY 12983

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Plattsburgh (14.66 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