Dr. Karine V. Airapetian, MD, PhD
Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction Psychiatry
230 E Ridgewood Ave Paramus NJ, 07652Rating
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About
Dr. Karine Airapetian is an Addiction Psychiatrist practicing in Paramus, NJ. Dr. Airapetian evaluates, diagnoses, and treats people who suffer from impulse control conditions related to addiction. As an Addiction Psychiatrist, Dr. Airapetian is a substance abuse expert, and is trained to fully understand the biological science behind addiction, in order to properly treat each patient.
Education and Training
Medical university, Armenia MD 1987
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Dr. Karine V. Airapetian, MD, PhD's Expert Contributions
Can psychosis be cured with hypnotherapy?
No, absolutely not READ MORE
How can I calm my anxiety without medication?
With therapy , mainly CBT READ MORE
Does bipolar medication change your personality?
No READ MORE
Can ADHD be cured?
Improves very much with meds , psycho pharmacotherapy READ MORE
Do antidepressants make you worse before better?
Sometimes yes READ MORE
Do antidepressants make you sleepy?
Hi, it depends. Some antidepressants are particularly used to help with insomnia, but majority of antidepressants are not. MD will be BEST to decide what antidepressants to use according to clinical presentation. READ MORE
What are the treatment options for seasonal affective disorder?
It means you are more depressed or irritable/labile during winter months. So, moving to more sunny states, like Florida or California is an option, or having short vac during winter months, another treatment modality is light therapy/phototherapy. But the most important to diagnose depression correctly, because treatment for depression is very different from bipolar depression. READ MORE
Addiction to anti-anxiety pills?
There are two types anti-anxiety meds, please see an MD to help you get the right meds and therapy: cognitive-behavioral is very helpful, together pharmacotherapy is the BEST. READ MORE
What are the symptoms of depression?
Sad mood, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, anhedonis (meaning low energy), poor sleep, weight change (gain or loss), intrusive thoughts about being worthless, etc. Please see a psychiatrist ASAP. READ MORE
Why am I always angry and sensitive?
Probably you are frustrated with your own image, and getting therapy to improve your self esteem will help. You need to love yourself and be comfortable in your own skin. Therapy and taking care of yourself will help. READ MORE
Is cognitive behavioral therapy effective?
Yes very much READ MORE
Does therapy work for children with anxiety?
Yes for self esteem for anger management, poor impulse control READ MORE
How to help a family member with dementia?
Safe environment at home, small tips about her room, where the bathroom is, close the fridge, be careful with the stove, etc. Talk to a psychiatrist to identify the severity of the dementia and do proper psychopharmacotherapy. READ MORE
What is the best therapy for anxiety?
CBT READ MORE
When should a person with Alzheimer's have assistance?
Recent memory declines very fast, and it’s really dangerous: getting lost, leaving food on the stove, running water, etc., so probably needs assistance ASAP. READ MORE
How long do antidepressants remain addictive?
If SSRI should be tapered down. READ MORE
What is most commonly prescribed for anxiety?
Benzodiazepines at the beginning and SSRI, then should be tapered from benzodiazepines bc they are addictive READ MORE
How can I lower my social anxiety?
With special therapy where you can expose yourself to the stress, and medications can help as well. READ MORE
Why is it so difficult to put your parent into hospice care?
Love and guilt that you are not doing enough. READ MORE
Can a psychologist treat mental disorders?
Can do therapy, which is part of the treatment for mental illnesses. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate program director of psychiatry residency Bergen regional medical center 2008 - 2012
- Acting medical director BNBMC 2018 - 2019
- Chair of Credentialing committee BNBMC 2015 - Present
Awards
- Top psychiatrist 2019 Top doctor award
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Dementia
- Opiate Dependence
- Schizophrenia
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
- American Medical Association
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Practice At 230 E Ridgewood Ave
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