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Dr. Bernadette Ejiogu Onuoha

Psychiatrist

Dr. Bernadette Onuoha is a psychiatrist practicing in Sugarland, Texas. Dr. Onuoha is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Onuoha diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Onuoha 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. Onuoha treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Dr. Bernadette Ejiogu Onuoha
  • Sugarland, Texas
  • Obafemi Awolowo University
  • Accepting new patients

Depression symptoms?

Sorry that you’re having these symptoms . Sleep is essential for everyone and especially so for children and adolescents. Lack of sleep can be caused by many conditions. I will READ MORE
Sorry that you’re having these symptoms . Sleep is essential for everyone and especially so for children and adolescents. Lack of sleep can be caused by many conditions. I will suggest you talk to your parents about your symptoms and have them get an appointment with your pediatrician to further explore your symptoms. Your pediatrician will either treat your condition or make the appropriate referrals if needed. Your parents might also want to make an appointment for you with a child and adolescent psychiatrist if you’re feeling down to get you evaluated. Wishing you good health.

I am feeling better with just my anti-anxiety medications. Do I still require counseling?

Good to know that you’re feeling better. Medication and counseling both work individually. However, the combination works better by treating the symptoms and helping you learn READ MORE
Good to know that you’re feeling better. Medication and counseling both work individually. However, the combination works better by treating the symptoms and helping you learn skills to recognize and manage your stress which might help mitigate future mood episodes. Discuss your options with your psychiatrist. Good luck.

Privacy and confidentiality with caregivers

This will be best addressed if he is willing and able (competent) to give a power of attorney for medical decisions to you. You may want to discuss this with family and seek legal READ MORE
This will be best addressed if he is willing and able (competent) to give a power of attorney for medical decisions to you. You may want to discuss this with family and seek legal counsel. His psychiatrist may also be able to assist with the discussion. Good luck.

I think I started binge eating. Is it a mental disorder?

It will be nice to see a mental health provider to discuss your problem. Chances are that it might be just a phase, an eating problem, or a symptom of another yet unidentifed condition. READ MORE
It will be nice to see a mental health provider to discuss your problem. Chances are that it might be just a phase, an eating problem, or a symptom of another yet unidentifed condition. Good luck.

I think I may be depressed. What do I do?

Talk to your PCP about your symptoms or make an appointment with a mental health provider to review all your options. All the best.