Psychiatrists in Atlanta, Georgia

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452 Psychiatrists found in Atlanta
male psychiatrist

Nicholas Jacob Thompson, MD, MPH

Psychiatry
12 Executive Park Dr Ne, Atlanta, GA - 30329
404-727-5157    
female psychiatrist

Kweli Ayo Moyo, MD

Psychiatry
2525 Cumberland Pkwy Se, Behavioral Health Department, Atlanta, GA - 30339
404-365-0966    
male psychiatrist

Lyndon D Waugh, MD

Psychiatry
7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Bldg 16 Suite 100, Atlanta, GA - 30328
770-393-1880     770-393-1885

female psychiatrist

Dr. Smitha Battula, M.D.

Psychiatry
934 Briarcliff Rd. Ne, Atlanta, GA - 30306
404-888-7860     404-872-5088

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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