Dr. Brian Skehan, MD, PhD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
55 Lake Ave N Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Brian Skehan is a psychiatrist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Skehan is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Skehan diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Skehan 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. Skehan treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus 2006
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