Pittsburgh, PA Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Services for Children, Teens, and Young Adults
North Star Psychiatry
Anxiety Treatment Psychiatrist Services in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA is the second-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the sixty-eighth largest city in the United States. It’s located in and holds the seat of, Allegheny County. Pittsburgh is a historic leader in the United States in the manufacturing of aluminum, glass, and, chiefly, steel. Its population and economy have risen and fallen with the steel industry, which declined in the 1970s.
Today the Pittsburgh area provides its residents with an abundance of medical centers, museums, and educational facilities.
Pittsburgh, PA Depression Psychiatrist Treatment Services
Major Depressive Disorder is a serious condition that impairs an individual’s ability to function in daily life, affecting sleep, energy, appetite, concentration, and interest in activities. It’s important to recognize it as a medical condition that warrants treatment.
Dr. Rogers is a psychiatrist with extensive experience working with children, teens, and adults with depression and has helped many people recover from this terrible illness in Pittsburgh, PA. Call us now to schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist in the Pittsburgh area.
ADHD Treatment Psychiatrist Services in Pittsburgh, PA
There are some individuals who have, from a young age, struggled with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, or a combination of these symptoms. For these individuals, a diagnosis of ADHD is a strong possibility. There are three subtypes of ADHD which are predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive, and the combined subtype. ADHD can wreak havoc on a young person’s academic and social functioning. Call North Star Psychiatry in Pittsburgh, PA and we’ll schedule you an appointment or answer any questions you might have about ADHD and the treatment that we provide.
Psychiatric Evaluation for Children & Adolescents in Pittsburgh PA
A psychiatric examination is a thorough and thorough procedure that helps children and adolescents in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 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’ll normally spend the first 30 to 45 minutes of the appointment talking to parents to gather some background information and a summary of current issues. He’ll then have a private visit with the patient, usually to do a diagnostic interview and assessment. Finally, he will spend the last 20 to 30 minutes of the appointment with the patient and his or her parents. He’ll go through his findings with the family, inform them about the diagnoses and treatment options, and work with them to develop a treatment plan.
Psychiatric Evaluation for Young Adults in Pittsburgh, PA
For young adults in Pittsburgh, PA, the most effective approach to receiving appropriate mental health services is to have a comprehensive evaluation by a psychiatrist. At North Star Psychiatry, Dr. Rogers spends 1 to 1.5 hours performing an adult mental evaluation. During the consultation, he will review the patient’s medical history and obtain a detailed account of how the symptoms have progressed over time. He’ll do a mental health screening as well as a detailed diagnostic interview. For the last 20 to 30 minutes of the session, he will discuss his findings with the patient, educate them about their diagnosis and treatment options, and collaborate with them to develop a treatment plan.
