
Dr. Carol A. Tavani, MD, MS, DLFAPA
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4745 Ogletown Stanton Rd MAP 1 Suite 124 Newark DE, 19713About
Dr. Carol Tavani is a psychiatrist practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Tavani is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Tavani diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Tavani 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. Tavani treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Jefferson Medical College medical degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Carol A. Tavani, MD, MS, DLFAPA's Expert Contributions
Can lifestyle change help with depression?
Yes, big time! Plant based diet, the proper supplements, exercise, and socialization even if at first you dont feel like it. Maintaining gratitude also helps. READ MORE
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
sometimes a medicine stops working in which case increasing it wont help. Cymbalt must be weaned VERY gradually though if you are going to try a different med so be aware of that. Im wondering also if some of the depression is not over more situational factors, which med cant fix. That is more the role of therapy. So you may have two things going on here. I hope this is helpful. Carol A Tavani, MD, MS, DLFAPA Executive Director, Christiana Psychiatric Services Office: 302 454 9900 Mobile: 302 540 2656 READ MORE
How long is the treatment for anxiety disorder?
Depends on how chronic your anxiety is. Oftentimes treatment is ongoing indefinitely. Best approach is combo of med and therapy, not just med alone, and eventually with development of coping tools, therapy can become less frequent or as needed. READ MORE
What medication treats both depression and anxiety?
The SSRIs are used for both. Mirtazapine is also effective. Carol A Tavani, MD, MS, DLFAPA Executive Director, Christiana Psychiatric Services Office: 302 454 9900 Mobile: 302 540 2656 READ MORE
How long should I take antidepressants for depression?
a minimum of one year, and if depression has been recurrent, possibly indefinitely. Carol A Tavani, MD, MS, DLFAPA Executive Director, Christiana Psychiatric Services Office: 302 454 9900 Mobile: 302 540 2656 READ MORE
How long will it take to overcome alcohol addiction?
Physical detox can be done pretty quickly, in a week- but the psychological addiction and craving is still there. You have to be ready to quit. Medications like naltrexone or campral can help with cravings on an ongoing basis. I prescribe them frequently and they really help. READ MORE
Is coffee good for depression?
There is literature supporting the benefits of coffee in helping depression. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Medical Director Christiana Psychiatric Services -
Awards
- Patients’ Choice Award 2016
- On-Time Doctor Award 2016
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
Dr. Carol A. Tavani, MD, MS, DLFAPA's Practice location
Practice At 501 West 14th Street 3rd Floor
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Carol A. Tavani, who serves patients in Newark, Delaware.
A trusted psychiatrist, Dr. Tavani is the Medical Director of Christiana Psychiatric Services in Newark, Delaware. She sees adult patients and specializes in patients with medical- surgical diagnoses. Her work is primarily with patients hospitalized with those conditions, and she has a limited outpatient practice.
Regarding her educational background, Dr. Tavani earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. She then went on to complete her internship at Christiana Care Health Services followed by her residency in psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Recognized as a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (DLFAPA), she is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.
A member of the American Medical Association, Dr. Tavani is a past President of the Medical Society of Delaware, the Psychiatric Society of Delaware and the Medical-Dental Staff of Christiana Care Health System – the first woman to hold those positions – and of the Psychiatric Society of Delaware.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various difficulties related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
As a testament of her dedication to her patients, Dr. Tavani received the Patients’ Choice Award (2016) and On-Time Doctor Award (2016). She has consistently been voted as a Top Doc by her colleagues as annually published in Delaware Today.
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4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD NEWARK DE 19718ST FRANCIS HOSPITALl
7TH AND CLAYTON STS WILMINGTON DE 19805ALFRED I DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
1600 ROCKLAND RD PO BOX 269 WILMINGTON DE 19899CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.l
4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD NEWARK DE 19718ST FRANCIS HOSPITALl
7TH AND CLAYTON STS WILMINGTON DE 19805ALFRED I DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
1600 ROCKLAND RD PO BOX 269 WILMINGTON DE 19899CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.l
4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD NEWARK DE 19718ST FRANCIS HOSPITALl
7TH AND CLAYTON STS WILMINGTON DE 19805ALFRED I DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
1600 ROCKLAND RD PO BOX 269 WILMINGTON DE 19899CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.l
4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD NEWARK DE 19718ST FRANCIS HOSPITALl
7TH AND CLAYTON STS WILMINGTON DE 19805ALFRED I DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
1600 ROCKLAND RD PO BOX 269 WILMINGTON DE 19899CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.l
4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD NEWARK DE 19718ST FRANCIS HOSPITALl
7TH AND CLAYTON STS WILMINGTON DE 19805ALFRED I DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENl
1600 ROCKLAND RD PO BOX 269 WILMINGTON DE 19899