Psychiatrists in La Jolla, California

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99 Psychiatrists found in La Jolla
male psychiatrist

Richard Murray Wachsman, MD

Psychiatry
3252 Holiday Ct Ste 105, La Jolla, CA - 92037
858-453-1145     858-453-1796
male psychiatrist

Charles E Hollingsworth, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
7825 Fay Avenue, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA - 92037
858-454-1850     858-454-1859
female psychiatrist

Dr. Charmi Patel Rao, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste B216, La Jolla, CA - 92037
619-483-3204    


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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