Erie, PA Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Services for Children, Teens, and Young Adults
North Star Psychiatry
Anxiety Treatment Psychiatrist Services in Erie, PA
Erie, PA is located on the shore of Lake Erie in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Erie area has been notable for many different things throughout its history as an American city. It was a marine center, a railroad hub, a center for iron and steel manufacturing, and more. Today, Erie, PA is a major contributor to the performing and visual arts in the United States. Erie is home to the Erie Art Museum which houses a collection of over eight thousand pieces including American ceramics, Tibetan paintings, Indian bronzes, photography, and more.
Erie, PA Depression Psychiatrist Treatment Services
Major depressive disorder can fill a person’s life with negative emotions. It’s vital to recognize it as a medical condition that warrants treatment. It impairs an individual’s ability to function in daily life by affecting things like sleep, energy, appetite, concentration, and interest in activities.
Dr. Rogers has extensive experience treating depression and has helped many people of all ages recover from this terrible illness in Erie, PA. Contact us if you have any questions or call to schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist in the Erie area.
ADHD Treatment Psychiatrist Services in Erie, PA
Difficulty focusing can be normal, but, in some cases, it can be a symptom of ADHD. ADHD is a likely culprit for those who, from a very young age have struggled 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 be damaging to academic performance and social functioning. Call North Star Psychiatry in Erie, PA if you have any questions or if you’d like to schedule an appointment.
Psychiatric Evaluation for Children & Adolescents in Erie, PA
A psychiatric examination is a thorough and exhaustive procedure that enables children and adolescents in Erie, Pennsylvania to obtain the necessary mental health care. A child and adolescent evaluation at North Star Psychiatry in Chester County take Dr. Rogers between 1.5 and 2 hours. Typically, he will spend the first 30 to 45 minutes of a session speaking with the parents to obtain a history of the child and a summary of the present issues. Afterward, he will meet with the patient alone, often for a diagnostic interview and evaluation. The remaining 20 to 30 minutes of the meeting will be spent with the patient and his or her parents. He will discuss his findings, inform the family of the diagnoses and treatment options, and consult with them to develop a treatment plan.
Psychiatric Evaluation for Young Adults in Erie, PA
Young adults in Erie, Pennsylvania are most likely to obtain adequate mental health services if they undergo a thorough evaluation by a psychiatrist. Dr. Rogers spends between one and one-and-a-half hours on a mental evaluation of an adult at North Star Psychiatry. During the session, he will review the patient’s medical history and obtain a comprehensive account of how the symptoms have developed over time. He will do a comprehensive diagnostic interview and mental health screening. In the last 20 to 30 minutes of the consultation, he will discuss his findings with the patient, provide information about diagnosis and treatment options, and collaborate with the patient to develop a treatment plan.
