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Dr. Linda Y. Callaghan
Psychiatrist
Dr. Linda Callaghan is a psychiatrist practicing in Washington, Indiana. Dr. Callaghan is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Callaghan diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Callaghan may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Callaghan treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Dr. Linda Y. Callaghan
- Washington, Indiana
- University of the East
- Accepting new patients
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Is depression a sign of madness?
People who suffer from severe depression may have psychotic features such as delusions, auditory hallucinations, which will improve with treatment. A condition called Bipolar Disorder, READ MORE
People who suffer from severe depression may have psychotic features such as delusions, auditory hallucinations, which will improve with treatment. A condition called Bipolar Disorder, used to be called manic Depressive Disorder, has depression with psychotic features also which will improve with the right medications and therapy.
How should a person requiring psychiatric help be approached?
Tell your friend that you are very concerned about him. Ask him if there is anything you can do to help. If he opens up to you, you could suggest going to his primary care and READ MORE
Tell your friend that you are very concerned about him. Ask him if there is anything you can do to help. If he opens up to you, you could suggest going to his primary care and offer to accompany him.
If he is resistant, try to find out if a close relative that he listens to could try to get him to see his doctor. Usually, the Primary Care doctor can refer him to an appropriate specialist after initial evaluation.
If you think he might be at risk to hurt himself and he is resistant to help, call 911 to see if they can advise you.
If he is resistant, try to find out if a close relative that he listens to could try to get him to see his doctor. Usually, the Primary Care doctor can refer him to an appropriate specialist after initial evaluation.
If you think he might be at risk to hurt himself and he is resistant to help, call 911 to see if they can advise you.
Vivid daydreams
There is nothing wrong with vivid daydreams as long as it does not interfere with your ability to function daily. I suggest that you allow yourself a specific period to indulge READ MORE
There is nothing wrong with vivid daydreams as long as it does not interfere with your ability to function daily. I suggest that you allow yourself a specific period to indulge in it and stick to the timeframe. Another way, is to write your daydreams in a journal.
Can ADHD ever be cured with treatment?
ADHD Cannot be cured. It can only be treated. Counseling helps as well.
Linda Y. Callaghan, M.D.
Linda Y. Callaghan, M.D.
I think I started binge eating. Is it a mental disorder?
Yes, in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V, binge eating is a mental illness, abbreviated as B.E.R.D. The treatment of choice is Vyvanse, a stimulant used in ADHD/ADD.
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Yes, in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V, binge eating is a mental illness, abbreviated as B.E.R.D. The treatment of choice is Vyvanse, a stimulant used in ADHD/ADD.
D. Linda Y. Callaghan, M.D.
D. Linda Y. Callaghan, M.D.
Privacy and confidentiality with caregivers
If you are the primary caregiver, the psychiatrist will probably make sure you understand and agree to the confidentiality terms. You will be given instructions regarding his care READ MORE
If you are the primary caregiver, the psychiatrist will probably make sure you understand and agree to the confidentiality terms. You will be given instructions regarding his care including giving his medications and what you need to do in an emergency. You may have specific questions that you want to ask.
I think I may be depressed. What do I do?
If you think you are depressed,you probably are. See your primary care physician who can refer you to the appropriate professional for individual psychotherapy, to a psychiatrist READ MORE
If you think you are depressed,you probably are. See your primary care physician who can refer you to the appropriate professional for individual psychotherapy, to a psychiatrist for medications or both. Good luck.
Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking Zoloft?
No, it is not safe to drink with drugs called psychotropic medications and Zoloft is one of them.
