Psychiatrists in Weymouth, Massachusetts

5 Psychiatrists found in Weymouth

male psychiatrist

Dr. David William Fish, DO

Psychiatry
169 Libbey Pkwy, Weymouth, MA - 02189
781-551-0999 781-551-3396

male psychiatrist

Roger Pottanat, M.D.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
169 Libbey Industrial Pkwy, 2nd Floor, Weymouth, MA - 02189
781-551-0999 781-551-3396

male psychiatrist

Dr. Charles R Morin, MD

Psychiatry
549 Columbian St, Suite 208, Weymouth, MA - 02190
781-682-6153 781-849-9779

female psychiatrist

Leanne M Rifenburg, DO

Psychiatry
169 Libbey Industrial Pkwy, 2nd Floor, Weymouth, MA - 02189
781-551-0999 781-551-3396

female psychiatrist

Dr. Cheryl Xi Chen, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
2212 Avalon Dr, Weymouth, MA - 02188
781-534-9882 877-338-6431

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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