What kind of doctor prescribes xanax?

Answer 1

Clinical Psychologists and Psychiatrists. Your family doctor is not adequately trained in mental health skills. ***I have to respectfully disagree about the family doctor statement...If you know your physician well and for a number of years, they are most certainly in a position to diagnose a general depression and they are certainly qualfied to prescribe a medication to help (if needed). A general practicioner, internist, family doctor, etc is, in fact, adequately enough trained to prescribe you an anti-depressant. However, if your depression is severe, you will need treatment for the chemical imbalance of depression as well as therapeutic sessions with a person qualified to help you work through your personal issues successfully. You may do this with the help of your family doctor and a psychotherapist, for example OR you can go directly to a psychiatrist, as they can prescribe meds, if needed. Most physchologists can NOT...(you are looking for an M.D.) But, for mild depression that you cannot seem to shake on your own, but you don't really need therapy for, your family doc can provide you with a low dose anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication to use until you are feeling back to normal. (we all go through rough times, but it doesn't mean we need a 'shrink') I had a family doctor that helped me tremendously in my late teens and I know many others who've had the same experience. If you doc isn't sure how to help you or you don't feel like you can get to the root of the problem with a pill, ask for a referral to see a therapist or psychiatrist***

Answer 2

Technically any practitioner (including MDs, DOs, PAs and advance practice nurses) can prescribe medications for anxiety; However, psychiatrists are medical doctors trained to treat mental illnesses such as anxiety. Anxiety is best treated under the supervision of a psychiatrist in conjunction with talk therapy with a psychologist or a counselor. A psychologist also holds a doctorate degreee, but is not a medical practitioner, and counselors generally have masters degrees in psychology or social work.

Answer 3

Many American suffer for anxiety. Anxiety can be treated with medication and counseling. It is a condition that often makes one nervous and hyper. Some people experience difficulties with driving which causes them to be afraid to drive and/or go outside. There are many forms of treatment which can get control of ones actions and reaction. Antiexty is common in all ages.

Answer 4

Medications are often prescribed to relieve the physical and psychological symptoms of anxiety.

Answer 5

Go to a psychologist or a Psychiatrist. They deal with phobias.

Answer 6

family doctor?