Psychiatry

Common Psychiatric Disorders Treated:

• Depression: Depression is a common mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a variety of emotional and physical problems. Treatment often includes antidepressant medications and psychotherapy.
• Anxiety Disorders: Anxiety disorders involve excessive fear or worry that can interfere with daily activities. Treatments include medications such as anti-anxiety drugs and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).
• Bipolar Disorder: Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including episodes of mania and depression. Treatment typically involves mood stabilizers, antipsychotic medications, and psychotherapy.
• Schizophrenia: Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It may involve hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. Antipsychotic medications and supportive therapy are common treatments.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): PTSD can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Treatment often includes medications and therapy, such as CBT or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): OCD is characterized by repetitive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions (compulsions). Treatment includes medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
• Eating Disorders: Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, involve severe disturbances in eating behavior. Treatment involves nutritional counseling, psychotherapy, and sometimes medications.