Dr. Patricia Harrison M D
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1025 Beal Pkwy Nw Suite B-1 Fort Walton Beach FL, 32547About
Dr. Patricia Harrison is a psychiatrist practicing in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Dr. Harrison is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Harrison diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Harrison 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. Harrison treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1988
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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