What is an American Board Psychiatry Neurology Board-Certified Psychiatrist?
“Patients can be assured that an ABPN board-certified psychiatrist has specialized skills and knowledge to diagnose and treat problems ranging from emergencies to the long-term medical management of psychiatric disorders.
The conditions psychiatrists treat include disorders such as:
• Depressive disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Autism Spectrum
• Psychoses
• Bipolar disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• OCD
• ADHD
Psychiatrists can order diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribe medications, provide psychotherapy, evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems, and give continuing care for psychiatric problems.
Psychiatrists are also prepared to intervene with individuals and families who are experiencing a crisis or dealing with great stress.
Psychiatrists may also act as consultants to primary care physicians, or to non-physicians such as psychologists, social workers and nurses.”
Definition taken directly from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology website. www.abpn.com
“Patients can be assured that an ABPN board-certified psychiatrist has specialized skills and knowledge to diagnose and treat problems ranging from emergencies to the long-term medical management of psychiatric disorders.
The conditions psychiatrists treat include disorders such as:
• Depressive disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Autism Spectrum
• Psychoses
• Bipolar disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• OCD
• ADHD
Psychiatrists can order diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribe medications, provide psychotherapy, evaluate and treat psychological and interpersonal problems, and give continuing care for psychiatric problems.
Psychiatrists are also prepared to intervene with individuals and families who are experiencing a crisis or dealing with great stress.
Psychiatrists may also act as consultants to primary care physicians, or to non-physicians such as psychologists, social workers and nurses.”
Definition taken directly from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology website. www.abpn.com