Psychiatrists in Palo Alto, California

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278 Psychiatrists found in Palo Alto
male psychiatrist

Po Wei Wang, MD

Psychiatry
401 Quarry Rd, Suite 2117, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-723-8335    
male psychiatrist

Charles Debattista, MD

Psychiatry
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-723-4000    
male psychiatrist

Sanjay Jasuja

Psychiatry
4149 El Camino Way Ste B, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
650-325-1501    

male psychiatrist

Dr. Jack L. Turban Iii, MD

Psychiatry
401 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-723-5511    
female psychiatrist

Bahar Hashemi, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
366 S California Ave, Suite 14, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
314-550-2751    
male psychiatrist

Mark Lewis Choa, M.D.

Psychiatry
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-723-4000    

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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