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Dr. Dolorosa Yap, MD
Psychiatrist
Dr. Dolorosa Yap is a psychiatrist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Yap is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Yap diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Yap 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. Yap treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Dr. Dolorosa Yap, MD
- Chattanooga, TN
- Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine, Inc.
- Accepting new patients
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Is oversleeping a symptom of depression?
Oversleeping can be a symptom of depression or several other medical problems. You may need a complete medical work-up to role out other causes.
Can I do virtual therapy for anxiety?
It is worth trying
How do doctors test for geriatric depression?
By taking history, personal interview, mental status examinations, medical history, to find out the cause of the depression. Can be due to certain medical conditions, can be pure READ MORE
By taking history, personal interview, mental status examinations, medical history, to find out the cause of the depression. Can be due to certain medical conditions, can be pure psychiatric symptoms, or both. Then develop a treatment plan.
What is the least sedating antidepressant?
There are several non-sedating antidepressants. Your doctor will find one that will work best for your specific symptoms.
Why does my anxiety make me shake?
Not everyone shakes when they are anxious. This symptom needs to be explored more; what is causing the shake or tremors.
Why does my 2 year old son slap himself when angry?
Not all 2 year olds slap themselves and cry when they get something wrong. This behavior can be called a temper tantrum, trying to get attention from the caretaker.
What can a doctor prescribe for stress and anxiety?
We don't have one specific treatment for anxiety. If your reason to come/see the doctor is to get medications to control the symptoms, the doctor can prescribe medications. If READ MORE
We don't have one specific treatment for anxiety. If your reason to come/see the doctor is to get medications to control the symptoms, the doctor can prescribe medications. If you want to have a complete resolutions of your symptoms, you may need more than just medications.
Is it bad to take antidepressants for many years?
It depends on the reason why you are taking it. Most of the time when you are taking one particular antidepressant for certain reason, you can tell that you lost its effectiveness READ MORE
It depends on the reason why you are taking it. Most of the time when you are taking one particular antidepressant for certain reason, you can tell that you lost its effectiveness after taking it for certain period of times.
Does anxiety go away with time?
To some people, yes.
Where can I get diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
You can see a Psychologist, or Psychiatrist to do diagnostic evaluation
Can bipolar people tell they are bipolar?
Not every Bipolar patient is familiar with all the symptoms.
