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Dr. Russell E. Scheffer
Psychiatrist
Dr. Russell Scheffer is a psychiatrist practicing in Wichita, KS. Dr. Scheffer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Scheffer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Scheffer 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. Scheffer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Dr. Russell Scheffer
- Wichita, Kansas
- University of Kansas School of Medicine
- Accepting new patients
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How do you know when to come off antidepressants?
Hello, generally take them 6 to 9 months after your symptoms of depression are in remission. If you only partially respond there are medications your doctor can add to the antidepressants READ MORE
Hello, generally take them 6 to 9 months after your symptoms of depression are in remission. If you only partially respond there are medications your doctor can add to the antidepressants to help them work better. If side-effects are worrisome speak to your doctor about changing medicine. If you're on your 2nd depressive episode stay on medication for 2 to 5 years. On a 3rd or later depressive episode staying on antidepressants may be warranted for life
Can a breakup cause a nervous breakdown?
Yes any stress can lead to the onset of psychiatric symptoms
What can you do if you can't stop binge eating?
Please see a psychiatrist about this. There are now good medications and therapies for this and it can be very dangerous to your health.
