Psychiatrists in Lake Charles, Louisiana

22 Psychiatrists found in Lake Charles

male psychiatrist

Charles A Murphy Iii, M.D.

Psychiatry
2829 4th Ave, 150, Lake Charles, LA - 70601
337-477-7091 337-474-4552

male psychiatrist

Mr. Brian W Mooney, MD

Psychiatry
100 S Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA - 70601
337-478-9331 337-478-9828

male psychiatrist

Dr. Bruce Wiley, M.D.

Psychiatry
4105 Kirkman St, Lake Charles, LA - 70607
337-475-8022

female psychiatrist

Mrs. Erica Hessifer, FPMHNP, APRN

Psychiatry
333 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Ste 220, Lake Charles, LA - 70601
337-478-9331 337-478-9828

male psychiatrist

Dr. Zachary Ryder, M.D.

Psychiatry
2829 4th Ave Ste 150, Lake Charles, LA - 70601
337-480-7800 337-474-4552

male psychiatrist

Dr. Peter Mike Mahony, MD

Psychiatry
333 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Ste. 220, Lake Charles, LA - 70601
337-478-9331 337-478-9828

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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