Dr. Braunz has been treating a child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is most likely that Dr. Braunz is a psychiatrist.
What does a psychiatrist do?
- A psychiatrist is a person who diagnosis, treats and prevents mental and emotional disorders using medications and psychotherapy.
- A psychiatrist helps a patient in treating anxiety, depression, insomnia, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, etc.
- The role of a psychiatrist is to diagnose patients and then conduct psychotherapy and prescribe medicines when required.
- Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder mainly in children which affects the ability to pay attention, sit still and hyperactive behavior.
- ADHD can be treated by psychotherapy and medications which stimulate the CNS.
- Ritalin also known as methylphenidate is used to treat ADHD by calming children down.
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