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Dr. James C Brister M>D>
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave (116a3) Jackson MS, 39216About
Dr. James Brister is a psychiatrist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Brister is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Brister diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Brister 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. Brister treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med 1981
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Schizophrenia
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ankur Bindal M.D., M.P.H2500 N State St Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Bashir Ahmed M.D.2500 N State St Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Deepika Majithia M.D.1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Mark Owen Rester M.D.1855 Lakeland Dr Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Andrew Charles Bishop MD971 Lakeland Dr Jackson MS 39216
- Dr. Patricia Lynne Allred M.D.1500 E Woodrow Wilson Ave Jackson MS 39216
Nearest Hospitals
MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTRl
1350 E WOODROW WILSON DR JACKSON MS 39216