Dr. Dr. James C. Ballenger, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
192 E Bay St Suite 204 Charleston SC, 29401About
Dr. James Ballenger is a psychiatrist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Ballenger is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ballenger diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ballenger 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. Ballenger treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Duke University School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Forensic Psychiatry
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Dr. Dr. James C. Ballenger, MD's Expert Contributions
My mother seems to be obsessed with her health. Is this abnormal
Yes, it could be a psychiatric problem that can be treated. For instance, panic disorder frequently presents like this. I would recommend she see a general psychiatrist just for his or her opinion and recommendations. READ MORE
Difference in treatment between a psychiatrist and psychologist?
I would ask a doctor you know who is experienced in treating anxiety problems. The principal difference in a psychiatrist and psychologist is the psychiatrist can use medicine. Anxiety and depression usually come together. First, seeing a psychiatrist might be a good idea. READ MORE
I am feeling very depressed, and have not had success with medication. What can be done to help me?
Yes but I would recommend you see a real expert psychiatrist for an evaluation and recommendations because there are many effective treatments that you probably have not tried Search around for an expert in treatment resistant depression They are usually found at a medical school Department of Psychiatry READ MORE
Will a psychiatrist help me with my depression?
Absolutely and you should definitely make an appointment to see one READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Generalized anxiety disorder: comorbidity, comparative biology and treatment.
- Remission rates in patients with anxiety disorders treated with paroxetine.
- The use of antiepileptic drugs in bipolar disorders: a review based on evidence from controlled trials.
- Thirty years of clinical experience with carbamazepine in the treatment of bipolar illness: principles and practice.
- A pilot study of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for treatment-resistant anxiety disorders.
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