Delaware County, PA Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Services for Children, Teens, and Young Adults
North Star Psychiatry
Anxiety Treatment Psychiatrist Services in Delaware County, PA
Delaware County, PA is a bordering area of Philadelphia in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It has a population of more than five and a half thousand residents making Delaware County, PA the fifth most populous county in the state of Pennsylvania. The Chester County area county seat is Media, a Chester County, PA borough with a population of five thousand Chester County area residents. Delaware County, PA was, at one time, part of Chester County. In 1789, Delaware County, PA split off from Chester County and was named Delaware County after the Delaware River.
Today, Delaware County, PA provides its residents with many shopping areas, restaurants, and parks like Clayton Park, Golf Course Glen Providence Park, and the historic Ridley Creek State Park, which spans three townships: Upper Providence, Edgmont, and Middletown.
Delaware County, PA Depression Psychiatrist Treatment Services
Major depressive disorder can throw off the balance between naturally occurring positive and negative emotions, pushing those that suffer from it too far towards purely negative emotions. Major Depressive Disorder affects millions of people around the world; it’s no joke. It’s important to recognize it is a medical condition that warrants treatment. It impairs an individual’s ability to function in daily life, affecting sleep, energy, appetite, concentration, and interest in activities.
Our very own psychiatrist, Dr. Rogers, has extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with depression around Delaware County, PA, and beyond. If you’d like to make an appointment in Delaware County, PA, or learn more about Major depressive disorder, call North Star Psychiatry.
ADHD Treatment Psychiatrist Services in Delaware County, PA
ADHD brings about difficulty focusing for millions of people of all ages each and every day. difficulty focusing is a common symptom of both depression and anxiety and is not always a result of ADHD. For some, ADHD is the culprit. From a very young age, those affected with ADHD struggle with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or a combination of these symptoms.
There are three subtypes of ADHD which are predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive, and the combined subtype. ADHD can negatively impact many aspects of the life of a young person, from academics to socialization. But ADHD can also be managed successfully. For more information on ADHD or to schedule an appointment for ADHD Treatment Psychiatrist Services in Delaware County, PA, get in touch with our ADHD Treatment specialists at North Star Psychiatry.
Psychiatric Evaluation for Children & Adolescents in Delaware County PA
A psychiatric evaluation is a thorough and thorough process that allows Delaware County, PA children and adolescents to receive the mental health services they require. Dr. Rogers spends 1.5 to 2 hours at North Star Psychiatry in Chester County on a child and adolescent evaluation. He will usually spend the first 30 to 45 minutes of the visit talking with parents to get some background information and a summary of current issues. He’ll then see the patient alone, usually to conduct a diagnostic interview and evaluation. Finally, for the last 20 to 30 minutes of the appointment, he will meet with the patient and his or her parents. He’ll go over his findings with the family, educate them on the diagnoses and treatment options, and collaborate with them to develop a treatment plan.
Psychiatric Evaluation for Young Adults in Delaware County, PA
A proper evaluation by a psychiatrist is still the most appropriate way for young adults in Delaware County, PA to receive sufficient mental health services. At North Star Psychiatry, Dr. Rogers spends between 1 and 1.5 hours performing an adult mental evaluation. During the consultation, he will go over the patient’s medical history and obtain a detailed account of how the symptoms evolved over time. He’ll conduct a thorough diagnostic interview as well as a mental health screening. He will discuss his findings with the patient for the last 20 to 30 minutes of the consultation, offer additional education about diagnosis and treatment options, and collaborate with the patient to develop a treatment plan.
