Psychiatrists in Opelika, Alabama

9 Psychiatrists found in Opelika

male psychiatrist

Dr. Edward E Kern, MD

Psychiatry
2202 Gateway Dr, A, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-745-6125 334-745-8102

male psychiatrist

Dr. Christopher Ray Hope, MD

Psychiatry
2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-528-2404 334-528-2957

female psychiatrist

Jennifer Sierra Smith, MD

Psychiatry
2506 Lambert Dr, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-742-2700

male psychiatrist

Dr. Baowu Wang, MD

Psychiatry
2506 Lambert Drive, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-742-2700

female psychiatrist

Dr. Aleiya Butler Wright, M.D.

Psychiatry
2506 Lambert Dr, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-742-2112 334-742-2138

male psychiatrist

Daniel Mejer, M.D.

Psychiatry
2202a Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL - 36801
256-546-9265 256-549-0376

male psychiatrist

Dr. David Larry Estep Jr., M.D.

Psychiatry
3320 Skyway Dr, Suite 801, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-821-0238 334-821-6685

male psychiatrist

Dr. Peter J. Lusche, M.D.

Psychiatry
3320 Skyway Dr, Suite 801, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-821-0238 334-821-6685

female psychiatrist

Christiana Marie Wilkins, MD

Psychiatry
2740 Village Professional Dr, Opelika, AL - 36801
334-821-0238 334-821-6685

About Psychiatrists: Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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