Mrs. Alena Bess Tyre-littlejohn MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
Region Iii Mental Health Center 2434 South Eason Blv Tupelo MS, 38804About
Dr. Alena Tyre-littlejohn is a psychiatrist practicing in Tupelo, MS. Dr. Tyre-littlejohn is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Tyre-littlejohn diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Tyre-littlejohn 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. Tyre-littlejohn 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 2000
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 2000
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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