Psychiatrists in Lenexa, Kansas

5 Psychiatrists found in Lenexa

female psychiatrist

Janice M Scott, MD

Psychiatry
8629 Bluejacket St, Suite 102, Lenexa, KS - 66214
913-677-0500 913-677-5243

female psychiatrist

Loise Wameithi, PMHNP

Psychiatry
13830 Santa Fe Trail Dr Ste 109, Lenexa, KS - 66215
913-295-2232

female psychiatrist

Mrs. Teresa Varanka, M.D.

Psychiatry
8629 Bluejacket St, Suite 100, Lenexa, KS - 66214
913-677-3553 913-677-3282

male psychiatrist

Guillermo Ibarra, MD

Psychiatry
8629 Bluejacket St, Lenexa, KS - 66214
913-677-0500 913-677-5243

male psychiatrist

Basuviah Shanker, MD

Psychiatry
8629 Bluejacket St, Suite 102, Lenexa, KS - 66214
913-677-0500 913-677-5243

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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