Psychiatrists in Norfolk, Virginia

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72 Psychiatrists found in Norfolk
male psychiatrist

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Mehta, MD

Psychiatry
401 Gresham Dr Fl 9, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-4673     757-668-8870
male psychiatrist

John Fanton, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-5784    
male psychiatrist

Gene A Germano, MD

Psychiatry
850 Tidewater Dr Ste A, Norfolk, VA - 23504
757-333-6992     757-383-6399

male psychiatrist

Dr. Stephen Irwin Deutsch, M.D.

Psychiatry
825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 710, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-446-5888     757-446-5918
female psychiatrist

Tamara Palka, MD

Psychiatry
601 Childrens Ln, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-7007    
male psychiatrist

Gary Walker Boggus, M.D.

Psychiatry
6353 Center Dr, Suite 204, Norfolk, VA - 23502
757-461-3313     757-461-8363
female psychiatrist

Nekesha Oliphant, MD

Psychiatry
825 Fairfax Ave Ste 710, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-446-5888     757-446-5918
male psychiatrist

Dr. Alexander Michael Pattison, M.D.

Psychiatry
825 Fairfax Ave Ste 710, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-446-5884    

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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