Dr. John David Richardson MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4500 I-55 North Suite 234 Jackson MS, 39211About
Dr. John Richardson is a psychiatrist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Richardson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Richardson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Richardson 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. Richardson 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, Jackson Ms 1986
Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med 1986
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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