Dr. Basant K. Singh M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
200 State Hospital Dr Danville State Hospi Danville PA, 17821About
Dr. Basant Singh is a psychiatrist practicing in Danville, PA. Dr. Singh is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Singh diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Singh 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. Singh treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Allahabad / M.L.N. Medical College MD
University of Allahabad / M.L.N. Medical College 1985
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Psychosomatic Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Basant K. Singh M.D.'s Practice location
Danville, PA 17821Get Direction
Dr. Basant K. Singh M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Managing Anxiety Disorder Using BuSpar
What is anxiety?Anxiety is a general term that is often used to refer to disorders among individuals that cause nervousness, fear, stress, and worrying. These traits often impact human behavior and can turn into real physical symptoms. Mild anxiety is temporary and vague. However, anxiety that turns...
- Bulimia Nervosa: Get the Facts
Bulimia nervosa, commonly called as bulimia, is a serious eating disorder that can have potentially harmful effects. People with bulimia nervosa secretly eat and then purge through an unhealthy way, so they won't put on extra weight.This condition is characterized by repeated episodes of binge...
- Have You Heard About the Various Types of Depression?
Depression is a state of mind wherein people feel sad, anxious, and upset all the time. It is a mental condition that affects the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Depression happens when people's thoughts turn completely negative and they later become distant avoiding any form of social...
- Wellbutrin Weight Loss: How Does Wellbutrin Work for Weight Loss?
What is Wellbutrin?Wellbutrin is a brand name of bupropion. It is an antidepressant and is mainly used to treat seasonal depression and major depressive disorder. It works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. ...
- What Is a Psychosomatic Disorder?
What is a psychosomatic disorder?It is a disorder wherein physical symptoms develop due to mental factors. The term "psyche" refers to the word "mind" and "somatic" means the observed physical signs and symptoms of the disease. Every disease has physical and mental components, so most diseases are...
- The Most Common Misconceptions About Autism
Introduction From the perspective of an outsider, it is very difficult to understand what it is to have autism. This misunderstanding, unfortunately, can result in a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes about people with autism. Below are certain misconceptions, which people usually have in...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Andrew O Newton MD129 E 5th St Mount Carmel PA 17851
- Dr. Joanne A Byars M.D.100 N ACADEMY AVE DANVILLE PA 17822
- Dr. Stephen J. Paolucci M.D.100 N Academy Ave Danville PA 17822
- Dr. Andrei Toma Nemoianu MDGeisinger Medical Ctr Danville PA 17822
- Dr. Richard Scott Hoffer MD304 Railroad St Danville PA 17821
- Dr. William R. Rakauskas M.D.100 N Academy Ave Danville PA 17822