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A psychiatrist diagnoses and treats a number of conditions, including depression, Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, addictions, geriatric disorders (including dementias due to Alzheimer's disease, vascular disease, Parkinson's disease and many, many other types), forensic disorders (which are disorders relating to the criminal mind, cognitive and behavioral disorders due to head injuries and traumas, anxiety disorders (including PTSD, OCD, panic disorder and phobic disorders), eating disorders, somatoform disorders and many, many others.
Psychiatrists are physicians who have had 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and 4 years of specialized residency training in the field of psychiatry, involving diagnosis, medication management, a variety of psychotherapies; both in the hospital and in outpatient clinics.
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∙ 10y agoA psychiatrist is a Doctor Who specialises in the treatment of people with mental disorders. They can diagnose illnesses and are authorised to prescribe medication to patients.
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What kind of doctor do I have to follow-up for Attention deficit disorder in an adult - a psychiatrist or internist?
Psychiatrist
What kind of scientist studies anxiety?
Psychiatrist
Where does a psychiatrist find work?
A psychiatrist either works in their own practice. Or in a hospital or clinic.
What does Karen zuckerberg work as?
a psychiatrist
What kind of doctor deals with the head?
Psychologist/psychiatrist.
What type of psychiatrist makes the most money?
Psychiatrists who specialize in private practice tend to earn the highest salaries compared to those working in other settings. Additionally, psychiatrists with sub-specialties or who work in high-demand areas may command higher salaries.
What kind of doctor treats personality disorders?
a psychologist psychiatrist
What can you do if your Aussie cattle dog is aggressive?
you can take it to behavioral classes or a dog psychiatrist to find out what the root of the problem is then work on it at home or with the dog psychiatrist
What kind of therapist can I go see who will offer a depression test?
You will have to see a psychiatrist to determine if you really are having a clinical depression. The psychiatrist can also tell you the severity of your depression and what you can do about it.
How many hours per week does the average psychiatrist work?
The average working hours of a psychiatrist all depend on the practice he/she is in. For example, a psychiatrist in private practice may change their work hours in order to fit their appointments, while those who work in a classroom or a government agency work an average of 35-40 hours every week.
What kind of money does a psychiatrist make?
Starting out a psychiatrist makes between 55,000 and 140,000 dollars per year. This can go up rapidly, but it depends on how good the psychiatrist is at attracting patients. The median salary for a psychiatrist in the United States is $180,000. This can be lower or higher depending on years of experience and number of clients.
What kind of doctor does a crazy person see?
A person with mental illness sees a psychiatrist.
