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Dr. Albert Ma, M.D.
Adolescent Psychiatrist
<p>Dr. Albert Ma is a psychiatrist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Ma is double boarded in adult and child psychaitry. He completed his training in University of Illinois and Rush Medical School. He has 20 plus years of experience. He has had academic appointments at prestigious institutiosn including UCLA and UCSD. He is currently medical director at two local hospitals and teaches at a local child psychiatry training program. Dr. Ma treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.</p>
27 years
Experience
Dr. Albert Ma, M.D.
- Bakersfield, CA
- University of Illinois Chicago
- Accepting new patients
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Can alcoholism be cured?
The AA model is once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic. We don't talk about cure, we talk about length of sobriety. A person can be sober for one week, one year, or one decade. READ MORE
The AA model is once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic. We don't talk about cure, we talk about length of sobriety. A person can be sober for one week, one year, or one decade. The AA model believes no matter how long the sobriety is, an alcoholic needs to continue to attend meetings and work on sobriety because everyone is one drink away from zero day sober.
Can antidepressants help with anxiety?
Antidepressants are FDA approved to treat specific anxiety, depends on the drug, for panic disorder, ocd, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. However, if there is anger involved, READ MORE
Antidepressants are FDA approved to treat specific anxiety, depends on the drug, for panic disorder, ocd, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. However, if there is anger involved, a full evaluation by a psychiatrist should be done before taking antidepressant to rule out a mood disorder which can react very poorly to antidepressants.
Can anxiety attacks be stopped with medications?
There are many FDA approved medications to treat panic disorder, which usually significantly reduce the severity and frequency of panic attacks. In some cases even completely READ MORE
There are many FDA approved medications to treat panic disorder, which usually significantly reduce the severity and frequency of panic attacks. In some cases even completely stop panic attacks.
Can depression medications cause more harm?
All medications have side effects. Antidepressant could have harmful side effects, the worst one being worsening suicidal thoughts. However, the probability of medication helping READ MORE
All medications have side effects. Antidepressant could have harmful side effects, the worst one being worsening suicidal thoughts. However, the probability of medication helping the depression is about 70%, while the probability of medication making suicidal thoughts worse is less than 5%. So in another word, the chance of medication making depression better is significantly higher for FAD to continue to recommend medication treatment of depression.
What are the treatment options for childhood anxiety?
Childhood anxiety is very common and have been successfully treated. For mild cases a therapist can make a big difference in a few sessions. For severe, debilitating anxiety READ MORE
Childhood anxiety is very common and have been successfully treated. For mild cases a therapist can make a big difference in a few sessions. For severe, debilitating anxiety there are safe, FDA. approved medications.
What causes children to have anger issues?
Anger is a normal human emotion and it can have many causes. A child can be born with a difficult temperament. Psychiatric illness like depression, anxiety, ptsd, bipolar, autism READ MORE
Anger is a normal human emotion and it can have many causes. A child can be born with a difficult temperament. Psychiatric illness like depression, anxiety, ptsd, bipolar, autism could have anger as a symptom. The only way to figure it out is by a professional such as a therapist or psychiatrist.
How can you help with my alcohol addiction?
Depends on severity. For severe alcohol addiction with multiple treatment failures, the proper step is detox and then 2-6 months residential rehab. For less severe cases, it READ MORE
Depends on severity. For severe alcohol addiction with multiple treatment failures, the proper step is detox and then 2-6 months residential rehab. For less severe cases, it is best to attend an intensive outpatient program for alcohol treatment.
How do you manage angry behavior?
The most important part is to understand what causes anger. Anger can be caused by depression, bipolar disorder, or trauma. You need to find the cause of anger and treat the READ MORE
The most important part is to understand what causes anger. Anger can be caused by depression, bipolar disorder, or trauma. You need to find the cause of anger and treat the cause.
Are there natural treatments for anxiety?
If you mean treatment that does not involve medication, psychotherapy is the best option. Other options include meditation, yoga, exercise. Taking vitamins and supplements on READ MORE
If you mean treatment that does not involve medication, psychotherapy is the best option. Other options include meditation, yoga, exercise. Taking vitamins and supplements on your own rarely helps, if you really want to try it get an alternative medicine doctor to evaluate you and recommend specific supplements to take.
