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Dr. Onelia Ramirez-cook, M.D.

Adolescent Psychiatrist | Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

<p>Dr. Onelia Ramirez-cook is a psychiatrist practicing in Tampa, Fl. Dr. Ramirez-cook is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Ramirez-cook diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Ramirez-cook 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. Ramirez-cook treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.</p>
23 years Experience
Dr. Onelia Ramirez-Cook, M.D.
  • Tampa, Fl
  • Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena, Dominican Republic
  • Accepting new patients

What is the most common anxiety disorder in children?

Have him evaluated by a counselor or therapist. It depends on the age of the patient, fears, changes, etc.

Can my mother's dementia affect my daughter who is 10 years old?

As long as there is supervision and someone processing things with your daughter, it would be a great experience for her to learn to take care of loved ones who are sick. If there READ MORE
As long as there is supervision and someone processing things with your daughter, it would be a great experience for her to learn to take care of loved ones who are sick. If there isnt physical or sexual violence, things can be explained to your daughter in a productive way. As long as the child is not in danger, taking care of loved ones is a great labor and amazing way to show how to be compassionate about others

My son has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Does he need medication?

If he has truly been diagnosed as a bipolar patient by a psychiatrist, then pharmacotherapy plus therapy is the best way to address this. Preventing a manic or hypomanic episode READ MORE
If he has truly been diagnosed as a bipolar patient by a psychiatrist, then pharmacotherapy plus therapy is the best way to address this. Preventing a manic or hypomanic episode is the most important thing so his Mental health doesnt deteriorate

What is the first step after an autism diagnosis?

Talk to his psychiatrist and neurologist as well as his therapist. Try to get him into behavioral analysis therapy to help him with his behaviors.