Dr. Shanna Palmer M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4300 W 7th St Cavhs 116t/Lr Little Rock AR, 72205About
Dr. Shanna Palmer is a psychiatrist practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Palmer is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Palmer diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1997
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Psychosomatic Medicine
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