Dr. Karine V. Airapetian, MD, PhD
Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction Psychiatry
230 E Ridgewood Ave Paramus NJ, 07652Rating
3/5
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 I do cognitive behavioral therapy on myself?
You can, but it's more efficient with a therapist who can lead the treatment, goals, etc. READ MORE
Is CBT good for anxiety?
Yes, very good. READ MORE
How does alcohol increase depression?
Yes it does READ MORE
Can you take anti-anxiety medicine while overweight?
Yes, you should, but with MD supervision. READ MORE
How do you recover from depression?
Absolutely yes, with therapy , medications, regular follow up READ MORE
Who is the best professional to see for anxiety treatment?
Psychiatrist and therapist for CBT READ MORE
Adopted child suffering from depression?
With love and care and supportive steady environment, and see child psychiatrist READ MORE
Why is my anxiety so high?
With therapy, you have a good chance to get to the bottom of it and slowly find out reasons. READ MORE
What could be the cause of panic attacks?
At times something will trigger, but many times we don’t know READ MORE
How to get treatment for an eating disorder?
Specialized centers for eating do , with structural environment and building up self esteem are really helpful READ MORE
Can repeated blackouts indicate an alcohol problem?
Yes, she needs to seek treatment, meetings AA or intensive outpatient program READ MORE
When should one begin taking anti-anxiety medication?
See a psychiatrist and together decide. It depends on the severity and if functioning is getting impaired. READ MORE
Can being overweight cause anxiety?
Yes, unfortunately, you eat, you stress, meaning every time you get anxious, you start eating to comfort yourself. READ MORE
How can one spot depression in children?
Low energy, poor performance, isolation, no friends, poor sleep, change in weight, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, READ MORE
What are the benefits of using cognitive behavioral therapy versus using behavioral therapy?
Almost similar, more important to get a therapist who can establish a relationship with your son. READ MORE
What is the main goal of cognitive behavioral therapy?
To substitute negative thoughts with positive in response to emotion 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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